# Where to watch Being Eileen (2013) in the UK

> Being Eileen (2013) 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:** 2013  
**Genres:** Drama, Comedy  
**Seasons:** 1  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 3 May 2026 (2026-05-03T11:20:41.224Z)  

## Synopsis

Being Eileen is a BBC "heart-warming" comedy-drama which began as a new six-part series on 4 February, and ended on 11 March 2013. Originally titled Lapland, it was first broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC One on 24 December 2011. Although initially a single 75-minute episode which was set in Lapland, Finland, it was announced to having a series renamed Being Eileen, consisting of six 30 minute episodes, due to the success of the single episode.

The series, written by Michael Wynne, features an ensemble cast. Headed by Sue Johnston, who plays Eileen Lewis, the programme focusses on her, the widowed matriarch of a "large, close-knit and dysfunctional Northern family". The single episode focused on the family's visit to Lapland, whilst the series focusses on their life in Birkenhead. Elizabeth Berrington and Stephen Graham, play Eileen's children, whilst William Ash and Julie Graham play their partners.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Buy (digital download)

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

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Being Eileen in the UK?**

Being Eileen (2013) 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 Being Eileen?**

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

Being Eileen 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/58428/being-eileen-2013
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/xwtV7hoMO7mPNQnTRz4SIvsQDGG.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/58428/being-eileen-2013.json

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