# Where to watch Moondial (1988) in the UK

> Moondial (1988) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can be bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1988  
**Runtime:** 25 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 6.4/10  
**Genres:** Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family  
**Seasons:** 1  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 3 May 2026 (2026-05-03T15:36:57.153Z)  

## Synopsis

Moondial is a British television serial made for children by the BBC and transmitted in 1988, with a repeat in 1990. It was written by Helen Cresswell, who also wrote the novel on which the series was based.

The story deals with a young girl, Minty, staying with her aunt after her mother is injured in a car accident. Minty spends much of her time wandering around the grounds of a nearby mansion, and is drawn to a moondial that enables her to travel back in time, where she becomes involved with two children, Tom, who lives in the Victorian era, and Sarah, who seems to live in "the previous century" to that, and must save them from their own unhappy lives.

Regarded as a nostalgic favourite by followers of 1980s BBC children's drama, Moondial employs extensive location filming and fantastical, dreamlike imagery.

The series was produced by Paul Stone and directed by Colin Cant. Other cast members include Valerie Lush as Minty's aunt Mary, Arthur Hewlett as the elderly, mysterious Mr. World and Jacqueline Pearce in the dual role of the vicious Miss Vole and the present-day ghost hunter Miss Raven.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Buy (digital download)

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

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Moondial in the UK?**

Moondial (1988) 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 Moondial?**

Yes. Moondial 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 Moondial 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 Moondial on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Moondial 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/5628/moondial-1988
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/uHSgTQPv0hQJrom2dvdSfVHE1jg.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/5628/moondial-1988.json

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