# Where to watch The Befrienders (1972) in the UK

> The Befrienders (1972) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 4 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1972  
**Runtime:** 50 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 9.0/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Seasons:** 1  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 4 May 2026 (2026-05-04T10:34:07.638Z)  

## Synopsis

The Befrienders is a British television series produced by the BBC in 1972.

The series dealt with the work of the Samaritans organisation, and the individual cases its staff came across. The leading cast members were Megs Jenkins and Michael Culver.

The Befrienders was first aired as a single play as part of the Drama Playhouse strand in 1970, which was followed by one series of eleven episodes.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Befrienders in the UK?**

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