Where to watch Captain Butler (1997) in the UK
Captain Butler (1997) is available to watch free in the UK on Channel 4. Last verified on 12 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Captain Butler was a British sitcom starring Craig Charles as Butler, the captain of a motley crew of pirates which included Roger Griffiths, Shaun Curry, Lewis Rae and Sanjeev Bhaskar. Created by John Smith and Rob Sprackling, the series only ran for six episodes on Channel 4 during 1997. Its theme tune was The Sex Pistols version of "Friggin' In The Riggin'".
Streaming options in the United Kingdom
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Is Captain Butler on Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video?
Quick answers for the UK's biggest streaming services, checked against today's data.
Netflix
No — Captain Butler (1997) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on Channel 4 instead.
Amazon Prime Video
No — Captain Butler (1997) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on Channel 4 instead.
Disney+
No — Captain Butler (1997) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Channel 4 instead.
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Captain Butler — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Captain Butler for free in the UK?
Captain Butler (1997) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom.
Are all seasons of Captain Butler 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 Captain Butler on Netflix in the UK?
No — Captain Butler (1997) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on Channel 4 instead.
Is Captain Butler on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — Captain Butler (1997) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on Channel 4 instead.
Is Captain Butler on Disney+ in the UK?
No — Captain Butler (1997) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Channel 4 instead.
How accurate is this TV series's availability data?
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