Where to watch Downtime (1995) in the UK
Downtime (1995) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented from Amazon Video or bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 6 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
The Brigadier faces a new breed of Yeti as he searches to find the locus!
Retired commander of the United Nations' Intelligence Taskforce, and long-time associate of the mysterious time traveler the Doctor, Brigadier Alistair Lethbridge-Stewart faces the toughest battle of his military career when he is embroiled in a plot unwittingly set in motion by university chancellor Victoria Waterfield, herself a former companion of the Doctor, to take over the Earth by an evil alien entity called the Great Intelligence, aided by its ferocious robot Yeti cohorts. Can the Brigadier defeat this menace to the Earth without the Doctor's help?
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Cast & crew
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Nicholas CourtneyBrigadier Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart -
Elisabeth SladenSarah Jane Smith -
Deborah WatlingVictoria Waterfield -
Jack WatlingProfessor Travers -
Beverley CressmanKate Lethbridge-Stewart -
Mark TrotmanDaniel Hinton
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Geoffrey Beevers'Harrods' Haroldson -
Peter SilverleafChristopher Rice
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Downtime — frequently asked questions
Where can I stream Downtime in the UK?
Downtime (1995) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.
How much does it cost to rent Downtime?
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Can I buy a digital copy of Downtime?
Yes. Downtime can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is Downtime on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
Downtime is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
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