# Where to watch Distant Shores (2005) in the UK

> Distant Shores (2005) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 2005  
**Runtime:** 60 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 7.3/10  
**Genres:** Drama, Comedy  
**Seasons:** 2  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 3 May 2026 (2026-05-03T05:56:20.807Z)  

## Synopsis

Distant Shores is a dramedy first shown in the United Kingdom on ITV in January 2005. Like the similar fish out of water dramedies, Northern Exposure and Doc Martin, it focuses on the difficulties of an unwillingly-transplanted metropolitan doctor who is forced to adjust to a rural environment.

The show's recurring cast is unusual for featuring major actors from three significant British franchises — Doctor Who, Blake's 7 and the James Bond film series. The programme itself is notable for being a rare example of a show to have an entire series shelved in its country of origin following the completion of post-production.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Distant Shores in the UK?**

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**Is Distant Shores on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

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## Sources

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