# Where to watch Never the Twain (1981) in the UK

> Never the Twain (1981) is currently available to stream in the UK on ITVX Premium. It can be bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1981  
**Runtime:** 30 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 7.0/10  
**Genres:** Comedy  
**Seasons:** 11  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 3 May 2026 (2026-05-03T13:38:33.806Z)  

## Synopsis

Never the Twain is a British sitcom that ran for eleven series from 7 September 1981 to 9 October 1991. It was created by Johnnie Mortimer, and was the only sitcom he ever created without his usual writing partner, Brian Cooke. Mortimer wrote the entirety of the first two series and four episodes out of six of the eighth, with the rest being mainly written by Vince Powell and John Kane.

It starred Windsor Davies and Donald Sinden as rival antique dealers, and also starred Derek Deadman, Zara Nutley, Robin Kermode, Tacy Kneale, Julia Watson, Honor Blackman, Teddy Turner and Maria Charles.

The title is taken from the Rudyard Kipling poem; The Ballad of East and West.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [ITVX Premium](https://www.itv.com/search?query=Never%20the%20Twain)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [ITVX](https://www.itv.com/search?query=Never%20the%20Twain)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Never%20the%20Twain&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Never the Twain in the UK?**

Never the Twain (1981) 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.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Never the Twain?**

Yes. Never the Twain can be bought as a digital download from 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 Never the Twain 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 Never the Twain on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Never the Twain 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/4563/never-the-twain-1981
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/4hej7iadX0AgnctZbHseNMJDBjQ.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/4563/never-the-twain-1981.json

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