# Where to watch Franklin (1997) in the UK

> Franklin (1997) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can be bought from Apple TV Store. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1997  
**Runtime:** 11 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 6.7/10  
**Genres:** Animation, Kids, Family  
**Seasons:** 6  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 3 May 2026 (2026-05-03T11:47:46.329Z)  

## Synopsis

Franklin is an Canadian educational animated television series, based on the Franklin the Turtle books by Brenda Clark and Paulette Bourgeois. The television series was named after its main character, Franklin the Turtle. It was produced by PolyGram Television, Alphanim, LuxAnimation, Nelvana, Neurones Enterprises, Reader's Digest for Young Families, TF1, Funbag Animation Studios, Europool, Mini TFO, and Family Channel, and syndicated by Summit Entertainment.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Franklin)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Franklin in the UK?**

Franklin (1997) 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 Franklin?**

Yes. Franklin 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.

**Are all seasons of Franklin 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 Franklin on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Franklin 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/1458/franklin-1997
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/ep0ol2okz8IB8T0LxhfJMXvJ3Mk.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/1458/franklin-1997.json

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