Where to watch James Burke in the UK
Find every James Burke film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 3 May 2026.
James Burke is a British broadcaster, science historian, author, and television producer, who is known, among other things, for his documentary television series Connections, and for its more philosophically oriented companion series, The Day the Universe Changed, which is about the history of science and technology. The Washington Post called him "one of the most intriguing minds in the Western world".
James Burke films streaming in the UK
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- Doomwatch (1970) as BBC Man London
- Tomorrow's World (1965) Cast
- Connections (1978) as Self - Presenter
- Connections with James Burke (2023) Cast
- Apollo: Missions to the Moon (2019) as Self - BBC (archive footage) (archive sound)
- The Day the Universe Changed (1985) Cast
- The Real Thing (1983) as Presenter
- Speed (1984) as Narrator (voice)
- Masters of Illusion (1991) as Himself
- Apollo 11: A Night to Remember (2006) as Self
- After the Warming (1989) as Self - Presenter
- Lucky 13: Rockets, Aliens & Spare Parts (2025) Thanks
- ReConnections (2004) as Self
- The Neuron Suite (1982) Cast
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James 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 James Burke's most popular films?
Most-watched James Burke films currently: Apollo: Missions to the Moon (2019), Speed (1984), Masters of Illusion (1991), Apollo 11: A Night to Remember (2006), Lucky 13: Rockets, Aliens & Spare Parts (2025).
What TV shows has James Burke appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Doomwatch (1970), Tomorrow's World (1965), Connections (1978), Connections with James Burke (2023), The Day the Universe Changed (1985).
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