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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by countryCast · Directed by Roger Mainwood
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Jim Broadbent
Ernest Briggs (voice)
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Brenda Blethyn
Ethel Briggs (voice)
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Luke Treadaway
Raymond Briggs (voice)
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Roger Allam
Middle Aged Doctor (voice)
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Virginia McKenna
Lady of the House (voice)
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Peter Wight
Detective Sergeant Burnley (voice)
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Pam Ferris
Mrs Bennett / Aunty Betty (voice)
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Simon Day
Alf (voice)
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Raymond Briggs
Raymond Briggs (voice)
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June Brown
Ernest's Step Mother (voice)
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Harry Collett
Young Raymond (voice)
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Gillian Hanna
Midwife / Aunty Flo (voice)
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Ethel & Ernest — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams Ethel & Ernest?
Ethel & Ernest is streaming on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV. It's not currently on Netflix.
Is Ethel & Ernest on Netflix?
No, Ethel & Ernest is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on BBC iPlayer.
Is Ethel & Ernest on Amazon Prime Video?
Ethel & Ernest isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Where can I watch Ethel & Ernest for free?
Ethel & Ernest is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom.
Is Ethel & Ernest based on a true story?
Yes — Ethel & Ernest is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).
