Where to watch Geoffrey McGivern in the UK
Find every Geoffrey McGivern film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 3 May 2026.
Geoffrey M. McGivern is a British actor in film, television, radio and stage, as well as a comedian. He is best known for originating the role of Ford Prefect in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. He played Ford Prefect in the radio series (1978–80) and subsequent LP releases of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams whom he knew from Cambridge University, and reprised the role for the four new series broadcast on BBC Radio 4 between 2004 and 2018. A more recent radio broadcast was in The Ape That Got Lucky and he has appeared in TV shows such as Noel's House Party, Press Ga…
Geoffrey McGivern films streaming in the UK
Most-watched films featuring Geoffrey McGivern, available across UK streaming, rent and buy.
Geoffrey McGivern TV shows streaming in the UK
Selected TV credits featuring Geoffrey McGivern.
Full filmography
Every credit ScreenSearch indexes for Geoffrey McGivern, ranked by popularity. Click any title for UK streaming, rent and buy options.
- Outlander (2014) as Dr. Simms
- Heartbeat (1992) as Denzil Arcourt
- Grantchester (2014) as Archdeacon
- Blackadder (1983) as Ivor Biggun
- Benidorm (2007) as Beverley Westwood
- Absolutely Fabulous (1992) as Customs Officer
- Ghosts (2019) as Barclay
- Birds of a Feather (1989) as Mr Blair
- Peep Show (2003) as Gerard
- Sister Boniface Mysteries (2022) as Malise Bonham Crane
- Jonathan Creek (1997) as Barry Opper
- Episodes (2011) as Bob
- Plebs (2013) as Simeon
- Murder Most Horrid (1991) as Mason
- Drop the Dead Donkey (1990) as Geoff
- Blandings (2013) as Sir Roderick Glossop
- Upstart Crow (2016) as Sir Thomas
- Vicious (2013) as Antonio St Alexis
- Little Dorrit (2008) as Rugg
- The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin (2024) as Lord Rookwood
- A Young Doctor's Notebook (2012) as Pharmacist
- Back (2017) as Uncle Geoff
- Hyperdrive (2006) as Supreme Ruler
- Big Train (1998) as Policeman
- A Touch of Cloth (2012) as Andy Preacherman
- 15 Storeys High (2002) as Neville
- Look Around You (2002) as Schoolmaster
- Quiz (2020) as Lieutenant Colonel Village
- The Larkins (2021) as Station Master Fox
- This Time with Alan Partridge (2019) as Old Lady
- Decline and Fall (2017) as Mr Wilson
- Chef (1993) as Bank Manager
- Chelmsford 123 (1988) as Blind Man
- Onegin (1999) as Andrey Petrovitch
- In the Red (1998) as Clarence Twist
- The Mimic (2013) as Kingsley
- This Is Jinsy (2010) as Trince
- Thunderpants (2002) as Metallurgist
- Stressed Eric (1998) Cast
- Mr Pye (1986) as Harry Portiner
- Together (2015) as Douglas the Neighbour
- Quacks (2017) as The Pub Landlord
- Joking Apart (1993) as Dave
- Semi-Detached (2020) as Barry
- Stardust (2020) as Mr Jones
- Roald Dahl's Esio Trot (2015) as Shop Keeper
- The Young Americans (1993) as Brian Carver
- Eye of the Storm (1993) as Customs Officers
- Doctors and Nurses (2004) as Walt
- Magicians (2007) as Magic Shop Manager
- Wilt (1989) as Mr. Yeo
- Noel's Christmas Presents (1986) Cast
- Blackball (2003) as Brian Cronk
- Half Broken Things (2007) as Jack
- Rita Rudner (1990) Cast
- Lazarus and Dingwall (1991) as Film Director
- Lab Rats (2008) as Professor John Mycroft
- The Ghoul (2017) as Morland
- Ben Elton: The Man from Auntie (1990) Cast
- Holy Flying Circus (2011) as Dog Walker /Petitioner /Man Whose Wife Malcolm Muggeridge Said Made a Lovely Breakfast
- Margaret Thatcher: The Long Walk to Finchley (2008) as Dartford Returning Officer
- Gobble (1997) as Geoffrey Lester
- In Dreams (1992) as Journalist/Emperor
- Mr. Pye (1986) as Harry Portiner
- Hancock & Joan (2008) as Billy Marsh
- Annie's Bar (1996) as Stiggy Bedford-Bounds
- Tower-D (2018) as Alexander
- Here Boy (2016) as Des
- Cambridge University 1974 Footlights Revue (1974) as Various
Geoffrey McGivern — FAQ
Where can I watch Geoffrey McGivern films in the UK?
Geoffrey McGivern'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 Geoffrey McGivern's most popular films?
Most-watched Geoffrey McGivern films currently: Onegin (1999), Thunderpants (2002), Stardust (2020), Roald Dahl's Esio Trot (2015), The Young Americans (1993).
What TV shows has Geoffrey McGivern appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Outlander (2014), Heartbeat (1992), Grantchester (2014), Blackadder (1983), Benidorm (2007).
Looking for a specific title?
Type any film or TV show and ScreenSearch will instantly tell you which UK service has it.
Search any title