Where to watch Sidney James in the UK
Find every Sidney James film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 17 June 2026.
Sidney James (born Solomon Joel Cohen; May 8, 1913 – April 26, 1976) was a South African-born English-based actor and comedian. He made his name as Tony Hancock's co-star in Hancock's Half Hour and also starred in the popular Carry On films. He was known for his trademark "dirty laugh" and lascivious persona. Bruce Forsyth summed up his talent thus: "He was a natural at being natural."
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- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- The Buccaneers (1956) as Chantey Jack
- Hancock's Half Hour (1956) Cast
- The World of Hammer (1994) as Self (archive footage)
- The Adventures of William Tell (1958) as Schaffner
- Look at Life (1959) as Narrator
- Carry On Laughing (1975) as Prince Rupert / Arnold Basket
- Bless This House (1971) as Sid Abbott
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Basher Bates
- A King in New York (1957) as Johnson - TV Advertiser
- Carry On Girls (1973) as Councillor Sid Fiddler
- Citizen James (1960) as Sidney 'Sid' Balmoral James
- Two in Clover (1969) as Sid Turner
- Carry On Cowboy (1965) as Johnny Finger, the Rumpo Kid
- Trapeze (1956) as Snake Charmer
- Carry On Camping (1969) as Sid Boggle
- Carry On Cleo (1964) as Mark Antony
- Carry On Matron (1972) as Sid Carter
- Carry On Loving (1970) as Sidney Bliss
- Carry On Constable (1960) as Sergeant Frank Wilkins
- Carry On Abroad (1972) as Vic Flange
- I Was Monty's Double (1958) as Porter YMCA
- George and the Dragon (1966) Cast
- The Lavender Hill Mob (1951) as Lackery
- The 39 Steps (1959) as Perce Baker
- Quatermass 2 (1957) as Jimmy Hall
- Don't Lose Your Head (1967) as Sir Rodney Ffing, the Black Fingernail
- Hell Drivers (1957) as Dusty, Truck Driver
- Carry On Doctor (1967) as Mr. Charlie Roper
- Carry On at Your Convenience (1971) as Sid Plummer
- Carry On Up the Khyber (1968) as Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond
- The Belles of St Trinian's (1954) as Benny
- What a Carve Up! (1961) as Sid Butler
- Carry On Henry (1971) as King Henry VIII
- Father Brown (1954) as Bert Parkinson
- Last Holiday (1950) as Joe Clarence
- ITV Christmas Comedy (1983) Cast
- Carry On Cruising (1962) as Captain Wellington Crowther
- Taxi! (1963) as Sid Stone
- The Iron Petticoat (1956) as Paul
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Where can I watch Sidney James films in the UK?
Sidney James'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 Sidney James's most popular films?
Most-watched Sidney James films currently: A King in New York (1957), Carry On Girls (1973), Carry On Cowboy (1965), Trapeze (1956), Carry On Camping (1969).
What TV shows has Sidney James appeared in?
Selected TV credits: The Ed Sullivan Show (1948), The Buccaneers (1956), Hancock's Half Hour (1956), The World of Hammer (1994), The Adventures of William Tell (1958).
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