Where to watch David Burke in the UK
Find every David Burke film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 3 May 2026.
David Burke is an English actor, known for playing Dr. John Watson in the initial series of Granada Television's 1980s The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, which starred Jeremy Brett in the title role. He also starred as Josef Stalin in the last two episodes of Reilly, Ace of Spies.
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- Midsomer Murders (1997) as John Farrow
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Sir Arthur Stanley
- Coronation Street (1960) as Jack Benjamin
- The Closer (2005) as Mr. Murdoch
- Crown Court (1972) Cast
- Play for Today (1970) Cast
- Spooks (2002) as Fiona's Father
- Sherlock Holmes (1984) as Dr. John H. Watson
- The Bill (1984) Cast
- Waking the Dead (2001) as Philip Bryant
- The Champions (1968) as Roger Carson
- No Hiding Place (1959) Cast
- Performance (1991) as Kent
- BBC2 Play of the Week (1977) as Len
- Space Precinct (1994) as Vachel
- The House of Eliott (1991) as Sir John Crowborough
- Reilly: Ace of Spies (1983) as Stalin
- Centre Play (1973) as Tweed
- A Ghost Story for Christmas (1971) as Gunton, Hotel Landlord
- Manhunt (1970) as Beauchamps
- Shakespeare: The Animated Tales (1992) as Narrator (voice)
- Redcap (1964) Cast
- Sherlock Holmes (1964) Cast
- Testament: The Bible in Animation (1996) as God (voice)
- In Suspicious Circumstances (1991) as James Maybrick
- The Woman in Black (2012) as PC Collins
- The Guardians (1971) Cast
- The Love School (1975) as William Morris
- Armchair Thriller (1978) as Tom Amyas, MP
- Twelfth Night (1996) as Party Guest / Dancer
- The Young Messiah (2016) as Blind Rabbi
- Nanny (1981) Cast
- Spyship (1983) Cast
- Love and Distrust (2010) as Freddie (segment "The Summer House")
- Holly (1972) as Tom Prentiss
- Mesmer (1994) as Doctor de Vauzesmes
- Spaghetti House (1982) as Davis
- Villains (1972) as Eric
- Henry VI Part 2 (1983) as Duke of Gloucester / Dick the Butcher
- Henry VI Part 1 (1983) as Duke of Gloucester
- Inheritance (1967) as Henry Morcer
- Bertie and Elizabeth (2002) as Lord Reith
- The Tragedy of Richard III (1983) as Sir William Catesby
- Three Sisters (2003) as Chebutykin
- The Winter's Tale (1981) as Camillo
- Rattle of a Simple Man (1964) as Jack (uncredited)
- The Man Who Saw Tomorrow (1981) as The Friar
- King Lear (1998) as Kent
- Saturday Night Out (1964) as Manager
- Harry Price: Ghost Hunter (2015) Cast
- Our John Willie (1980) Cast
- Comedians (1979) as Mick Connor
- Number 13 (2006) as Gunton, Hotel Landlord
- The Summer House (2010) as Freddie
- Random Quest (2006) as Professor / JK Harshom
- Michael Regan (1971) as Michael Reagan
- A Game of Murder (1966) as Det. Insp. Ed Royce
- A Choice of Evils (1977) as Cardinal Volponi
- Quiet as a Nun (1978) as Tom Amyas M.P.
- Sherlock Holmes: The Great Detective (1995) as Dr. John H. Watson
- The Rivals (2004) as Sir Anthony Absolute
- A View from a Hill (2005) as Patten
- Return Fare (1978) as Len
- There Is Also Tomorrow (1969) as Len
- Run for the Lifeboat (1988) as Gareth
- Fair Tradin' on the Dancin' Ground (1976) as Tweed
- Only the Lonely (2018) as George
- A Ghost Story for Christmas (2005) as Patten
David Burke — FAQ
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David Burke's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.
What are David Burke's most popular films?
Most-watched David Burke films currently: The Woman in Black (2012), Twelfth Night (1996), The Young Messiah (2016), Love and Distrust (2010), Mesmer (1994).
What TV shows has David Burke appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Midsomer Murders (1997), Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989), Coronation Street (1960), The Closer (2005), Crown Court (1972).
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