# Where to watch The Great McGonagall (1975) in the UK

> The Great McGonagall (1975) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can be bought from Apple TV Store. Last verified on 11 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1975  
**Runtime:** 85 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 5.6/10  
**Genres:** Comedy  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 11 May 2026 (2026-05-11T06:21:40.194Z)  

## Synopsis

In this high-camp farce, Goons legend Spike Milligan stars as William Topaz McGonagall, an unemployed Scottish weaver and aspiring poet laureate who falls in love with Queen Victoria - a brilliant cameo by Peter Sellers - and thereafter devotes his banal poetry to her. Though McGonagall's solicitations are rejected by the Queen, it doesn't stop the turgid prose, and pathos, from overflowing as McGonagall hilariously attempts to become the greatest poet in the land. The image of the bad poet, trapped by his romanticism and inspired by a muse with a tin ear, appealed mightily to Spike Milligan, and this cult British spoof features the Goons show maestro at his ridiculous, genre-defying best.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20Great%20McGonagall)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Great McGonagall in the UK?**

The Great McGonagall (1975) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to buy on Apple TV Store in the United Kingdom.

**Can I buy a digital copy of The Great McGonagall?**

Yes. The Great McGonagall can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is The Great McGonagall on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Great McGonagall is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/78185/the-great-mcgonagall-1975
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/nBcFqPNnmMzotaMqjalPBDz4iTn.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/78185/the-great-mcgonagall-1975.json

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