# Where to watch The Singing Detective (1986) in the UK

> The Singing Detective (1986) is currently available to stream in the UK on Sky Go. Last verified on 4 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1986  
**Runtime:** 70 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 7.5/10  
**Genres:** Drama, Mystery  
**Seasons:** 1  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 4 May 2026 (2026-05-04T21:32:09.811Z)  

## Synopsis

Tormented and bedridden by a debilitating disease, a mystery writer relives his detective stories through his imagination and hallucinations.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Sky Go](https://www.sky.com/search?q=The%20Singing%20Detective)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BBC iPlayer](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/search?q=The%20Singing%20Detective)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The Singing Detective in the UK?**

The Singing Detective (1986) is currently included in subscriptions to Sky Go in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Are all seasons of The Singing Detective 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 Singing Detective on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Singing Detective is currently included with: Sky Go.

**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/658/the-singing-detective-1986
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/1xUAh6d239ABRU8KiTqXOijNPuJ.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/658/the-singing-detective-1986.json

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