# Where to watch The Herbs (1968) in the UK

> The Herbs (1968) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can be bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 4 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1968  
**Runtime:** 15 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 9.0/10  
**Genres:** Animation  
**Seasons:** 1  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 4 May 2026 (2026-05-04T03:26:55.941Z)  

## Synopsis

The Herbs is a television series for young children made for the BBC by Graham Clutterbuck's FilmFair company. It was written by Michael Bond, directed by Ivor Wood using 3D stop motion model animation and first transmitted from 12 February 1968 in the BBC1 Watch with Mother timeslot. There were 13 episodes in the series, each one 15 minutes long.

A spin-off series entitled The Adventures of Parsley was transmitted from 6 April 1970 in the 5-minute period between the end of children's TV and the BBC Evening News. This had 32 episodes, some of which were released on VHS as Parsley the Lion and Friends.

The Herbs consisted of a fantasy mix of human and animal characters inhabiting the magical walled garden of a country estate. At the beginning of each episode, the narrator spoke the magic word, "Herbidacious", which caused the garden gate to open.

As with The Magic Roundabout, the sophisticated writing style and narrative delivery of The Herbs meant that the appeal was somewhat broader than was originally intended, and much of Parsley's droll humour undoubtedly went over the heads of the age group that was its main target. Consequently, it still retains a following among those who watched it when it was first broadcast.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Buy (digital download)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Herbs&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Herbs in the UK?**

The Herbs (1968) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to buy on Amazon Video in the United Kingdom.

**Can I buy a digital copy of The Herbs?**

Yes. The Herbs 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.

**Are all seasons of The Herbs on the same service?**

Not always — TV licensing is sometimes negotiated season by season. ScreenSearch shows availability across all seasons on the title's page; for season-specific availability, look at the season picker inside the search dialog.

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

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

**How accurate is this TV series'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/tv/12602/the-herbs-1968
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/sbxOLOADWf0Wvm6szyWpNQqxWb0.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/12602/the-herbs-1968.json

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