# Where to watch Dempsey and Makepeace (1985) in the UK

> Dempsey and Makepeace (1985) is currently available to stream in the UK on ITVX Premium. Last verified on 4 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1985  
**Runtime:** 50 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 6.5/10  
**Genres:** Action & Adventure, Drama  
**Seasons:** 3  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 4 May 2026 (2026-05-04T17:19:08.733Z)  

## Synopsis

Dempsey and Makepeace is a British television crime drama made by London Weekend Television for ITV, created and produced by Ranald Graham. The leading roles were played by Michael Brandon and Glynis Barber, who later married each other on 18 November 1989.

The series combined elements of previous series such as the mis-matching of British and American crime-fighters from different classes as seen in The Persuaders! and the action of The Professionals.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [ITVX Premium](https://www.itv.com/search?query=Dempsey%20and%20Makepeace)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [ITVX](https://www.itv.com/search?query=Dempsey%20and%20Makepeace)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Dempsey and Makepeace in the UK?**

Dempsey and Makepeace (1985) 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 Dempsey and Makepeace on the same service?**

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**Is Dempsey and Makepeace on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Dempsey and Makepeace is currently included with: ITVX Premium.

**How accurate is this TV series's availability data?**

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## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/2209/dempsey-and-makepeace-1985
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/uyfaW5hbsEg4bWgcgVUo4CjwZT.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/2209/dempsey-and-makepeace-1985.json

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