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This Is England '86

7.820101 season18+TV SeriesDrama

It's 1986 - the year Maradona ends England's World Cup dreams in Mexico; the year Top Gun is the highest grossing film; the year over 3.4 million Brits are unemployed and the year Shaun is leaving school.

DirectorsShane Meadows·Tom Harper
WritersShane Meadows·Jack Thorne
ProducersJack Thorne·Libby Durdy

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Sep 7, 2010 7.7
E2
Episode 2
Sep 14, 2010 5.8
E3
Episode 3
Sep 21, 2010 5.7
E4
Episode 4
Sep 28, 2010 8.8

Cast · Directed by Shane Meadows

JGJoseph Gilgun
Joseph Gilgun
Richard 'Woody' Woodford
VMVicky McClure
Vicky McClure
Lol
SGStephen Graham
Stephen Graham
Combo
TTThomas Turgoose
Thomas Turgoose
Shaun
AEAndrew Ellis
Andrew Ellis
Gadget
ASAndrew Shim
Andrew Shim
Milky
CCChanel Cresswell
Chanel Cresswell
Kelly
DWDanielle Watson
Danielle Watson
Trev
GNGeorge Newton
George Newton
Banjo
HWHannah Walters
Hannah Walters
Trudy
JHJo Hartley
Jo Hartley
Cynth
JHJohnny Harris
Johnny Harris
Mick

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This Is England '86 — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams This Is England '86?

This Is England '86 is streaming on Tubi TV and Plex in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is This Is England '86 on Netflix?

No, This Is England '86 is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Tubi TV and Plex.

Is This Is England '86 on Amazon Prime Video?

No, This Is England '86 isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Tubi TV and Plex instead.

Where can I watch This Is England '86 for free?

This Is England '86 is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV and Plex in Canada.

How many seasons are in This Is England '86?

This Is England '86 has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2010.

Are all episodes of This Is England '86 out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of This Is England '86 are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of This Is England '86?

No — This Is England '86 ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.