# Where to watch As the World Turns (1956) in the UK

> As the World Turns (1956) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 5 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1956  
**Runtime:** 60 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 5.2/10  
**Genres:** Soap  
**Seasons:** 54  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 5 May 2026 (2026-05-05T12:11:13.750Z)  

## Synopsis

As the World Turns is an American television soap opera that aired on CBS from April 2, 1956 to September 17, 2010. Irna Phillips created As the World Turns as a sister show to her other soap opera The Guiding Light. Running for 54 years, As the World Turns holds the second-longest continuous run of any daytime network soap opera in American history, surpassed only by Guiding Light. As the World Turns was produced in New York City for all of its time. Set in the fictional town of Oakdale, Illinois, the show debuted on April 2, 1956, at 1:30 pm EST.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

No current UK streaming, rental, or purchase listings were found for As the World Turns in our daily-updated TMDB feed. The title may be on physical media only, awaiting UK release, or in a temporary licensing gap.

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch As the World Turns in the UK?**

As the World Turns (1956) is not currently listed by any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service in our daily-updated TMDB feed. It may be on physical media, an aggregator, or pending a UK release. Check back later — availability changes frequently.

**Are all seasons of As the World Turns on the same service?**

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**Is As the World Turns on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

As the World Turns is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

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## Sources

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