# Where to watch Los cuentos de Tinga Tinga (2010) in the UK

> Los cuentos de Tinga Tinga (2010) is available to watch free in the UK on BBC iPlayer. It can be bought from Apple TV Store. Last verified on 9 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 2010  
**TMDB rating:** 7.0/10  
**Genres:** Animation, Kids  
**Seasons:** 2  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 9 May 2026 (2026-05-09T00:51:20.215Z)  

## Synopsis

Tinga Tinga Tales is a 52 episodes children's series based on African folk tales and aimed at 4- to 6-year olds. It was commissioned by the BBC for its CBeebies channel, and by Disney Channel for its Disney Junior block. Named after the Tingatinga art from Tanzania, it was made in Kenya by a studio of about 50 people. The music is by Kenyan singer-songwriter Eric Wainaina.

The series was first developed by Claudia Lloyd, head of animation at Tiger Aspect, while travelling through Africa. The first three episodes premiered on the BBC website in early February 2010. The distribution rights have been bought by Entertainment Rights.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BBC iPlayer](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/search?q=Los%20cuentos%20de%20Tinga%20Tinga)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Los%20cuentos%20de%20Tinga%20Tinga)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Los cuentos de Tinga Tinga for free in the UK?**

Los cuentos de Tinga Tinga (2010) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Los cuentos de Tinga Tinga?**

Yes. Los cuentos de Tinga Tinga 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 Los cuentos de Tinga Tinga 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 Los cuentos de Tinga Tinga on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Los cuentos de Tinga Tinga 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/19739/los-cuentos-de-tinga-tinga-2010
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/daGFhKDiSIsV7PXpd0QIO0jflOq.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/19739/los-cuentos-de-tinga-tinga-2010.json

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