Where to watch Bill Owen in the UK
Find every Bill Owen film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 3 May 2026.
British born actor known for playing working class characters on film and TV. Born William Rowbotham, the son of a tram driver and laundress, he started playing drums in London nightclubs and toured music halls with his own cabaret act to pay for acting classes. He entertained at Butlin's holiday camps and performed in repertory, joining the Unity Theatre where he attained respect as a stage producer. His career was interrupted by military service with the Royal Army Ordinance Corps where he was injured in an explosion during a battle training course. Returning to acting, he started making …
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- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Mr Milner
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as Meakins
- Last of the Summer Wine (1973) as Compo (archive footage)
- Performance (1991) as Billy Rice
- Drama 61-67 (1961) as Bailey
- Man in a Suitcase (1967) Cast
- Angels (1975) Cast
- Blankety Blank (1979) Cast
- The Buccaneers (1956) as Clip West
- Catweazle (1970) as Pickle
- This Is Your Life (1955) as Self
- Noel's House Party (1991) as Compo
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Mr. Hanley
- Cilla (1968) as Self
- Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? (1973) as George Chambers
- Carry On Nurse (1959) as Percy "Perc" Hickson
- Shirley's World (1972) Cast
- The Val Doonican Music Show (1977) as Self
- Taxi! (1963) as Fred Cuddell
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Ray
- O Lucky Man! (1973) as Supt. Barlow / Insp. Carding
- Carry On Cabby (1963) as "Smiley" Sims
- Georgy Girl (1966) as Ted
- Carve Her Name with Pride (1958) as NCO Instructor
- Carry On Regardless (1961) as Mike Weston
- The Fighting Prince of Donegal (1966) as Officer Powell
- On the Fiddle (1961) as Cpl. Gittens
- The Way to the Stars (1945) as Sgt. 'Nobby' Clarke
- Taxi! (1963) as Fred Cuddel
- Coppers End (1971) as Sgt. Sam Short
- The Funny Blokes of British Comedy (2005) as Compo Simmonite (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Hotel Sahara (1951) as Private Binns
- That's Carry On! (1977) as Corporal Bill Copping (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Sherlock Holmes (1951) as Inspector Lestrade
- Carry On Sergeant (1958) as Corporal Bill Copping
- The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men (1952) as Stutely
- Trottie True (1949) as Joe Jugg
- The Ship That Died of Shame (1955) as Birdie
- A Day to Remember (1953) as Shorty Sharpe
- In Celebration (1975) as Mr. Shaw
- School for Secrets (1946) as Paratroop Sergeant (as Bill Rowbotham)
- The Shakedown (1960) as David Spettigue
- When The Bough Breaks (1947) as Bill Collins
- Easy Money (1948) as Mr. Lee
- Laughterhouse (1984) as Amos
- What's a Carry On? (1998) as Corporal Bill Copping / Perc Hickson / Mike Weston (archive footage) (uncredited)
- My Brother's Keeper (1948) as Syd Evans
- The Square Ring (1953) as Happy Burns
- The Weaker Sex (1948) as Soldier with Chicken
- Royal Variety Performance 1984 (1984) as Compo
- The Hellfire Club (1961) as Martin
- Davy (1958) as Eric
- The Entertainer (1993) as Billy Rice
- The Rainbow Jacket (1954) as Sam
- Diamond City (1949) as Pinto
- Once a Jolly Swagman (1949) as Lag Gibbon
- Dancing with Crime (1947) as Dave Robinson
- The Funny Side of Christmas (1982) as Compo
- The Secret of Blood Island (1964) as George Bludgin
- Trouble in the Air (1948) Cast
- There Was a Young Lady (1953) as Joe
- Daybreak (1948) as Ron
- Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs (2022) as Self (archive)
- The Comeback (1978) as Mr. B
- Kiss Me, Kate (1964) as Gangster
- Not So Dusty (1956) Cast
- Getting Sam Home (1983) as Compo Simmonite
- The Kids International Show (1982) as Compo
- Smillie's People (1996) as Self
- The Girl Who Couldn't Quite (1950) as Tim
- A City Reborn (1945) Cast
- Headline Hunters (1968) Cast
- Tank Patrol (1941) as Geordie
- Mischief (1969) Cast
- Breathing Space (1943) as (uncredited)
- The Last Word on Julie (1964) as Ray
- Last of the Summer Wine Christmas Specials 1978-1982 (1978) as Compo
- Unfair! (1970) as Worker
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Where can I watch Bill Owen films in the UK?
Bill Owen'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 Bill Owen's most popular films?
Most-watched Bill Owen films currently: Carry On Nurse (1959), O Lucky Man! (1973), Carry On Cabby (1963), Georgy Girl (1966), Carve Her Name with Pride (1958).
What TV shows has Bill Owen appeared in?
Selected TV credits: ITV Playhouse (1967), Tales of the Unexpected (1979), Last of the Summer Wine (1973), Performance (1991), Drama 61-67 (1961).
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