Where to watch David Essex in the UK
Find every David Essex film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 3 May 2026.
David Essex OBE (born David Albert Cook) is an English musician, singer-songwriter and actor. Since the 1970s, Essex has attained nineteen Top 40 singles in the UK (including two numbers ones), and sixteen Top 40 albums. He has also had an extensive career as an actor performing on stage and screen.
David Essex films streaming in the UK
Most-watched films featuring David Essex, available across UK streaming, rent and buy.
David Essex TV shows streaming in the UK
Selected TV credits featuring David Essex.
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- Top of the Pops (1964) as Self
- Heartbeat (1992) as Johnny Lee
- Wogan (1982) as Self
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- Midi Première (1975) as Self
- Countryfile (1988) as Self - Participant
- Numéro un (1975) as Self
- Daytime Live (1987) as Self
- The Frank Skinner Show (1995) as Self
- Surprise, Surprise (1984) as Self
- Système 2 (1975) as Self
- Cher (1975) as Self
- Cilla (1968) as Self
- Rock Concert (1973) as Self
- Six Fifty-Five Special (1981) as Self
- Harty (1983) as Self
- Bring Back... (2005) as Self - vocals
- The Cannon & Ball Show (1979) as Self
- Friday Night, Saturday Morning (1979) Cast
- The Kenny Everett Video Show (1978) as Self
- The Val Doonican Music Show (1977) as Self
- Night Music (1982) as Self (guest)
- The Big Bus (1976) as Bus Passenger
- Journey of Honor (1991) as Don Pedro
- Twiggy (2025) as (archival footage)
- Assault (1971) as Man in Chemist Shop
- Stardust (1974) as Jim MacLaine
- Silver Dream Racer (1980) as Nick Freeman
- The River (1988) as Davey Jackson
- The Guvnors (2014) as Mickey Snr
- That'll Be The Day (1973) as Jim MacLaine
- Hands Up! (1985) as Self (1981 footage)
- All Coppers Are... (1972) as Ronnie Briggs
- Smashing Time (1967) as Beatnik (uncredited)
- Glam Rock at the BBC (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- The Laughter Show (1984) as Self
- Esther as Self
- The Christmas Messenger (1975) as The Storyteller (voice)
- The Black Prince (2017) as Colonel Hurbon
- The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974 (1974) as Self
- Everything: The Real Thing Story (2020) as Self
- Kenny Everett - The Complete Naughty Bits (2004) as Self
- What Have You Done Today Mervyn Day? (2005) as Mervyn's Grandfather
- Traveller (2013) as Blackberry
- Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Premiere Collection Encore (1992) as Self
- Grimaldi: The Funniest Man in the World (2017) as Charles Dickens
- Pop Goes Christmas (1982) as Self
- David Essex - Live At The Royal Albert Hall (1984) as Self
David Essex — FAQ
Where can I watch David Essex films in the UK?
David Essex'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 David Essex's most popular films?
Most-watched David Essex films currently: The Big Bus (1976), Journey of Honor (1991), Twiggy (2025), Assault (1971), Stardust (1974).
What TV shows has David Essex appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Top of the Pops (1964), Heartbeat (1992), Wogan (1982), Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996), Dinah! (1974).
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