# Where to watch The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes (1971) in the UK

> The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes (1971) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can be bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1971  
**Runtime:** 50 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 7.5/10  
**Genres:** Mystery, Crime, Drama  
**Seasons:** 2  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 16 May 2026 (2026-05-16T18:59:28.384Z)  

## Synopsis

An anthology series produced by Thames Television, comprised of short mystery, suspense or crime adaptations featuring, as the title suggests, detectives who were literary contemporaries of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20Rivals%20of%20Sherlock%20Holmes)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Rivals%20of%20Sherlock%20Holmes&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes in the UK?**

The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes (1971) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in the United Kingdom.

**Can I buy a digital copy of The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes?**

Yes. The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store and 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 Rivals of Sherlock Holmes 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 Rivals of Sherlock Holmes on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes 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/12964/the-rivals-of-sherlock-holmes-1971
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/3sfRBSpBT6k5mEANa53T6hFg5lk.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/12964/the-rivals-of-sherlock-holmes-1971.json

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