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On the Beat

7.619621h 46mUMovieComedyCrime

Norman Pitkin wants to be a policeman like his father was, but he fails the height test (amongst others). One day he gets out his father's old uniform and "walks the beat". This leads to a level of chaos that only Pitkin could cause

DirectorRobert Asher
WritersJack Davis·Norman Wisdom

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Cast · Directed by Robert Asher

NWNorman Wisdom
Norman Wisdom
Norman Pitkin / Giulio Napolitani
JJJennifer Jayne
Jennifer Jayne
Rosanna Guardia
RHRaymond Huntley
Raymond Huntley
Sir Ronald Ackroyd
DLDavid Lodge
David Lodge
Inspector Cecil Hobson
ECEsma Cannon
Esma Cannon
Mrs. Timms
EBEric Barker
Eric Barker
Police Doctor
ESEleanor Summerfield
Eleanor Summerfield
Sergeant Lucilla Wilkins
RSRonnie Stevens
Ronnie Stevens
Oberon
TATerence Alexander
Terence Alexander
Chief Superintendent Bert Belcher
MKMaurice Kaufmann
Maurice Kaufmann
Vince
DL
Dilys Laye
American Lady
GPGeorge Pastell
George Pastell
Manzini

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On the Beat is streaming on ITVX Premium and ITVX in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is On the Beat on Netflix?

No, On the Beat is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. It's currently on ITVX Premium and ITVX.

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On the Beat is available to stream free (with ads) on ITVX in United Kingdom.