Where to watch Exile (2011) in the UK
Exile (2011) is available to watch free in the UK on STV Player. It can be bought from Apple TV Store. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Exile is a British psychological thriller television series created by Paul Abbott and Danny Brocklehurst for BBC One. The three-part serial stars John Simm as London journalist Tom Ronstadt, whose world falls apart as a result of his own actions. Upon returning to his Lancashire hometown after 18 years, he finds his father, Sam, in the grips of Alzheimer's disease. During the course of the series, Tom begins to unravel the mystery of his childhood that drove him away many years earlier. Trying to extract information from Sam causes Tom to grow frustrated with his father's inability to remember. Tom continues on his quest for the truth, unaware he is unearthing a devastating crime that will reveal unimaginable secrets. The series received varying reviews, with praise for the script and performances but criticism for the clichés. Simm received a BAFTA nomination for his lead role, as did director John Alexander.
Watch the trailer
Exile Trailer - BBC One drama
Streaming options in the United Kingdom
Updated daily from The Movie Database. Outbound links open the provider directly.
Last verified: — sourced from The Movie Database. Machine-readable: Markdown · JSON.
Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in Exile.
-
John SimmTom Ronstadt -
Jim BroadbentSam Ronstadt -
Olivia ColmanNancy Ronstadt -
Nico MirallegroTeenage Tom Ronstadt -
Claire GooseMandy -
Daryl FishwickWendy
-
Shaun DooleyMike Eldridge
More drama & mystery on UK streaming
Browse other titles in the same genres, refreshed daily.
Browse by streaming service (UK)
See what else is on each service right now.
Exile — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Exile for free in the UK?
Exile (2011) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on STV Player in the United Kingdom.
Can I buy a digital copy of Exile?
Yes. Exile 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 Exile 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 Exile on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
Exile 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.
Looking for something else?
ScreenSearch indexes over a million films and TV shows. Type any title to instantly find where it's streaming in the UK.
Search any title
