Where to watch John Alford in the UK
Find every John Alford film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 12 May 2026.
The Glasgow-born actor was cast in Grange Hill after attending a London stage school from the age of nine where he studied alongside EastEnders' stars Patsy Palmer and Sid Owen. After appearing briefly in an ITV sitcom called Now and Then (1983), Alford landed the role in Grange Hill (1978) at the age of 11. But the young actor found fame too tough to handle and started drinking heavily. By the time he left the show at the age of 17 he had reportedly spent up to £80,000 on alcohol and gambling. John, most famous for his role of young fireman Billy in the hit TV series, London's Burning (1988)…
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- Casualty (1986) as Dave Moore
- Grange Hill (1978) as Robbie Wright
- Going Live! (1987) as Self
- The Chief (1990) as Eddie Deakin
- The Hatton Garden Job (2017) as Prison Warder
- Black Cab (2000) as Billy
- I Dated a Psycho (2013) Sound
- Mondo Hollywoodland (2021) as Shlemko's Number One
- Henry VI Part 1 (1983) as Master Gunner's Boy
- Mike Bassett: England Manager (2001) as Deano
- Noel's Christmas Presents (1986) Cast
- What's the Score (2014) as Self
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John Alford'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.
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Most-watched John Alford films currently: The Hatton Garden Job (2017), Mondo Hollywoodland (2021), Henry VI Part 1 (1983), Mike Bassett: England Manager (2001), What's the Score (2014).
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Selected TV credits: Casualty (1986), Grange Hill (1978), Going Live! (1987), The Chief (1990), Black Cab (2000).
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