# Where to watch Captain Butler (1997) in the UK

> Captain Butler (1997) is available to watch free in the UK on Channel 4. Last verified on 4 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1997  
**Runtime:** 30 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 7.5/10  
**Genres:** Comedy  
**Seasons:** 1  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 4 May 2026 (2026-05-04T03:20:42.534Z)  

## Synopsis

Captain Butler was a British sitcom starring Craig Charles as Butler, the captain of a motley crew of pirates which included Roger Griffiths, Shaun Curry, Lewis Rae and Sanjeev Bhaskar. Created by John Smith and Rob Sprackling, the series only ran for six episodes on Channel 4 during 1997. Its theme tune was The Sex Pistols version of "Friggin' In The Riggin'".

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Channel 4](https://www.channel4.com/search?q=Captain%20Butler)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Captain Butler for free in the UK?**

Captain Butler (1997) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom.

**Are all seasons of Captain Butler 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 Captain Butler on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Captain Butler 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/9494/captain-butler-1997
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/cKpsWlRfwrruaq2pMm4nCevwDG4.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/9494/captain-butler-1997.json

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