Where to watch The Tide of Life (1996) in the UK
The Tide of Life (1996) is available to watch free in the UK on UKTV Play. Last verified on 16 September 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Tide of Life is a three-part miniseries adaptation of Catherine Cookson's 1976 novel of the same name. Produced by the BBC, it was broadcast on ITV1 over three Fridays in January 1996. Young housekeeper Emily Kennedy learns about relationships with three very different men. Forced from home of her first employer, Sep McGilby, after his plans to marry her come to tragic end, Emily finds work for farmer Larry Birch. Another misfortune occurs, and when Nick Stuart inherits the farm owned by Birch's wife, Nick gives Emily a new future.
Streaming options in the United Kingdom
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Is The Tide of Life on Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video?
Quick answers for the UK's biggest streaming services, checked against today's data.
Netflix
No — The Tide of Life (1996) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on UKTV Play instead.
Amazon Prime Video
No — The Tide of Life (1996) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on UKTV Play instead.
Disney+
No — The Tide of Life (1996) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on UKTV Play instead.
Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The Tide of Life.
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Gillian KearneyEmily Kennedy -
Ray StevensonLarry Birch -
James PurefoyNick Stuart -
Justin ChadwickCon Fullwell -
Diana HardcastleRona Birch -
John BowlerSep McGilby -
Mary WoodvineLizzie Rowan
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The Tide of Life — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Tide of Life for free in the UK?
The Tide of Life (1996) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on UKTV Play in the United Kingdom.
Are all seasons of The Tide of Life on the same service?
Not always — TV licensing is sometimes negotiated season by season. ScreenSearch shows availability across all seasons on the title's page; for season-specific availability, look at the season picker inside the search dialog.
Is The Tide of Life on Netflix in the UK?
No — The Tide of Life (1996) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on UKTV Play instead.
Is The Tide of Life on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — The Tide of Life (1996) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on UKTV Play instead.
Is The Tide of Life on Disney+ in the UK?
No — The Tide of Life (1996) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on UKTV Play instead.
How accurate is this TV series's availability data?
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