# Where to watch Empire Road (1978) in the UK

> Empire Road (1978) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1978  
**Runtime:** 30 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 7.5/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Seasons:** 2  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 3 May 2026 (2026-05-03T13:20:30.635Z)  

## Synopsis

Empire Road was a British television series, made by the BBC in 1978 and 1979. Written by Michael Abbensetts, the show ran for two seasons of eight episodes each.

The series was the first British television series to be written, acted and directed predominantly by black artists. A soap opera, similar in format to Coronation Street, Empire Road depicted life for the African-Caribbean, East Indian and South Asian residents of a racially diverse street in the city of Birmingham.

Prominent cast members included Norman Beaton, Corinne Skinner-Carter, Wayne Laryea, Joseph Marcell and Rudolph Walker. The programme also provided early TV exposure for Julie Walters who appeared in a few episodes. The series was made at BBC Pebble Mill with location work in the Handsworth area of Birmingham.

The eponymously named theme song was recorded by Matumbi and also released as a single in 1978.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Empire Road in the UK?**

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