# 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 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1996  
**Runtime:** 60 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 8.0/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Seasons:** 1  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 15 May 2026 (2026-05-15T07:16:33.746Z)  

## Synopsis

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

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [UKTV Play](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/36082-the-tide-of-life/watch?locale=GB)

## 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, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Tide of Life is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this TV series's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/36082/the-tide-of-life-1996
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/h03cRbPqj6aoO5Y20bzi1z8S77u.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/36082/the-tide-of-life-1996.json

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