# Where to watch The Trap Door (1986) in the UK

> The Trap Door (1986) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can be bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 4 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1986  
**Runtime:** 5 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 7.6/10  
**Genres:** Animation, Comedy, Family, Kids  
**Seasons:** 2  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 4 May 2026 (2026-05-04T05:52:26.817Z)  

## Synopsis

The Trap Door is a claymation-style animated television series, originally shown in the United Kingdom in 1984. The plot revolves around both the daily lives and the misadventures of a group of monsters living in a castle. Although the emphasis was on humour and the show was marketed as a children's programme but also for family entertainment, the show drew much from the genres of horror and dark fantasy. The show has since become a cult favourite and remains one of the most widely recognised kids' shows of the 1980s. Digital children's channel Pop started rerunning the show in 2010.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20Trap%20Door)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Trap%20Door&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Trap Door in the UK?**

The Trap Door (1986) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in the United Kingdom.

**Can I buy a digital copy of The Trap Door?**

Yes. The Trap Door can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video 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 The Trap Door 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 The Trap Door on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Trap Door 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/357/the-trap-door-1986
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/jFDfQo3RjG3IZ4bLZeATLXBbo9g.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/357/the-trap-door-1986.json

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