Where to watch Dick Spanner, P.I. (1987) in the UK
Dick Spanner, P.I. (1987) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can be bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 26 July 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Dick Spanner, P.I. is a 1986 British stop-motion animated comedy series which parodied Chandleresque detective shows. The title character and main protagonist was Dick Spanner, voiced by Shane Rimmer, a robotic private detective who works cases in a futuristic urban setting. The show made frequent use of puns and visual gags. The series consisted of 22 six-minute episodes, covering two story arcs of equal length: "The Case Of The Human Cannonball" and "The Case Of The Maltese Parrot". The programme was originally broadcast in the United Kingdom as a segment of the Sunday morning show Network 7 on Channel 4, and was later repeated on the same channel in a late night spot. Produced by Thunderbirds creator Gerry Anderson, the series was created and written by Terry Adlam, who had previously worked on effects for Anderson's Terrahawks. It was also the basis for the Anderson-created Tennants Pilsner advertising campaign using the Lou Tennant character.
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Is Dick Spanner, P.I. on Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video?
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Netflix
No — Dick Spanner, P.I. (1987) is not currently on Netflix or any other UK subscription service, but you can buy from Amazon Video.
Amazon Prime Video
No — Dick Spanner, P.I. (1987) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video or any other UK subscription service, but you can buy from Amazon Video.
Disney+
No — Dick Spanner, P.I. (1987) is not currently on Disney+ or any other UK subscription service, but you can buy from Amazon Video.
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Dick Spanner, P.I. — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Dick Spanner, P.I. in the UK?
Dick Spanner, P.I. (1987) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to buy on Amazon Video in the United Kingdom.
Can I buy a digital copy of Dick Spanner, P.I.?
Yes. Dick Spanner, P.I. can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Are all seasons of Dick Spanner, P.I. on the same service?
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Is Dick Spanner, P.I. on Netflix in the UK?
No — Dick Spanner, P.I. (1987) is not currently on Netflix or any other UK subscription service, but you can buy from Amazon Video.
Is Dick Spanner, P.I. on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — Dick Spanner, P.I. (1987) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video or any other UK subscription service, but you can buy from Amazon Video.
Is Dick Spanner, P.I. on Disney+ in the UK?
No — Dick Spanner, P.I. (1987) is not currently on Disney+ or any other UK subscription service, but you can buy from Amazon Video.
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