# Where to watch The Gentle Touch (1980) in the UK

> The Gentle Touch (1980) is currently available to stream in the UK on ITVX Premium. Last verified on 4 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1980  
**Runtime:** 60 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 7.3/10  
**Genres:** Crime, Drama  
**Seasons:** 5  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 4 May 2026 (2026-05-04T05:21:54.949Z)  

## Synopsis

The Gentle Touch is a British police drama television series made by London Weekend Television for ITV which ran from 1980-1984. Commencing transmission on 11 April 1980, the series is notable for being the first British series to feature a female police detective as its leading character, ahead of the similarly themed BBC series Juliet Bravo by four months.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [ITVX Premium](https://www.itv.com/search?query=The%20Gentle%20Touch)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [ITVX](https://www.itv.com/search?query=The%20Gentle%20Touch)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The Gentle Touch in the UK?**

The Gentle Touch (1980) is currently included in subscriptions to ITVX Premium in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Are all seasons of The Gentle Touch on the same service?**

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**Is The Gentle Touch on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Gentle Touch is currently included with: ITVX Premium.

**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/2134/the-gentle-touch-1980
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/uiTy0RD7J0OdqHl7GshB9zxmYAe.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/2134/the-gentle-touch-1980.json

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