Where to watch Diff'rent Strokes (1978) in the UK
Diff'rent Strokes (1978) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can be bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
The series stars Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges as Arnold and Willis Jackson, two African American boys from Harlem who are taken in by a rich white Park Avenue businessman named Phillip Drummond and his daughter Kimberly, for whom their deceased mother previously worked. During the first season and first half of the second season, Charlotte Rae also starred as the Drummonds' housekeeper, Mrs. Garrett.
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in Diff'rent Strokes.
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Conrad BainPhillip Drummond -
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Todd BridgesWillis Jackson -
Mary Jo CatlettPearl Gallagher -
Danny CookseySam McKinney -
Mary Ann MobleyMaggie Drummond
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Diff'rent Strokes — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Diff'rent Strokes in the UK?
Diff'rent Strokes (1978) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in the United Kingdom.
Can I buy a digital copy of Diff'rent Strokes?
Yes. Diff'rent Strokes can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
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Diff'rent Strokes is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.
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