Where to watch A Cock and Bull Story (2005) in the UK
A Cock and Bull Story (2005) is available to watch free in the UK on BBC iPlayer. It can also be rented from Google Play Movies and YouTube or bought from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Because everyone loves an accurate period piece.
Steve Coogan, an arrogant actor with low self-esteem and a complicated love life, is playing the eponymous role in an adaptation of "The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman" being filmed at a stately home. He constantly spars with actor Rob Brydon, who is playing Uncle Toby and believes his role to be of equal importance to Coogan's.
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Top-billed cast in A Cock and Bull Story.
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Steve CooganTristram Shandy / Walter Shandy / Steve Coogan -
Rob BrydonToby Shandy / Rob Brydon -
Keeley HawesElizabeth Shandy / Keeley Hawes -
Shirley HendersonSusannah / Shirley Henderson -
Raymond WaringTrim -
Conal MurphySix-Year-Old Tristam
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Joe WilliamsNine-Year-Old Tristam
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Paul KynmanObadiah
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A Cock and Bull Story — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch A Cock and Bull Story for free in the UK?
A Cock and Bull Story (2005) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom.
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Can I buy a digital copy of A Cock and Bull Story?
Yes. A Cock and Bull Story can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
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A Cock and Bull Story is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.
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