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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 isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.
Is Ethel & Ernest on Netflix?
No, Ethel & Ernest is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.
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 isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.
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).
