Where to watch Count Basie in the UK
Find every Count Basie film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 3 May 2026.
William James "Count" Basie (/ˈbeɪsi/; August 21, 1904 – April 26, 1984) was an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer. In 1935, he formed the Count Basie Orchestra, and in 1936 took them to Chicago for a long engagement and their first recording. He led the group for almost 50 years, creating innovations like the use of two "split" tenor saxophones, emphasizing the rhythm section, riffing with a big band, using arrangers to broaden their sound, his minimalist piano style, and others. Many musicians came to prominence under his direction, including the tenor saxophonists Le…
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- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self - Conductor
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956) as Self
- Startime (1959) as Self
- The Kennedy Center Honors (1978) as Self
- ABC Stage 67 (1966) as Self
- The Hollywood Palace (1964) as Self - Pianist
- Blazing Saddles (1974) as Self
- The Judy Garland Show (1963) as Self
- The Big Show (1980) as Self
- Cinderfella (1960) as Count Basie
- Cavalcade of Bands (1950) Cast
- Sid & Judy (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Stage Door Canteen (1943) as Count Basie
- Crazy House (1943) as Count Basie
- Made in Paris (1966) as Count Basie
- Rat Pack (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues (2022) as Self (voice) (archive sound)
- Piano Blues (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music (1993) as Self (archive footage)
- Top Man (1943) as Orchestra Leader
- Judy Garland Duets (2005) as Self (archive footage)
- Jamboree! (1957) as Count Basie
- Killer Diller (1948) Original Music Composer
- Frank Sinatra Spectacular (1965) as Self
- New York in the Fifties (2001) as Self
- Billie (2020) as self
- Charlie Parker: Bird Songs (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Rhythm and Blues Revue (1955) as Self
- The Harlem Renaissance (2004) as Self (archive footage)
- Ebony Parade as (archive footage)
- Count Basie: Through His Own Eyes (2020) Cast
- Frank Sinatra: The Man and His Music (1981) as Self
- Music Inn (2007) as Himself (archive footage)
- Jazz Legends in Their Own Words (2014) as Self (archive footage)
- Count Basie At Carnegie Hall (1981) as Self
- All-Star Jazz Show: Live from The Ed Sullivan Theater (2011) as Self
- Air Mail Special (1941) as Self
- The Last Of The Blue Devils - The Kansas City Jazz Story (1979) as Self
- 'Sugar Chile' Robinson, Billie Holiday, Count Basie and His Sextet (1951) Cast
- Jazz Icons: Count Basie Live in '62 (2006) as Himself
- Improvisation (2004) as Self
- Policy Man (1938) as Count Basie
- Norman Granz’ Jazz in Montreaux presents Ella and Basie '79—"The Perfect Match" (1979) as Sself (Piano, Conductor)
- Take Me Back, Baby (1941) Cast
- Sentimental Journey (2006) In Memory Of
- Basie Boogie (1950) Cast
Count Basie — FAQ
Where can I watch Count Basie films in the UK?
Count Basie'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 Count Basie's most popular films?
Most-watched Count Basie films currently: Blazing Saddles (1974), Cinderfella (1960), Sid & Judy (2019), Stage Door Canteen (1943), Crazy House (1943).
What TV shows has Count Basie appeared in?
Selected TV credits: The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), The Mike Douglas Show (1961), The Merv Griffin Show (1962), The Steve Allen Show (1956), The Ed Sullivan Show (1948).
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