Where to watch Roobarb in United Kingdom
Roobarb is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ITVX Premium in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability checked 27 May 2026.
About Roobarb
Roobarb is a 1974 web series in the Animation genre, starring Richard Briers. It spans 1 season and 30 episodes, and originally aired on BBC One. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Roobarb in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
Roobarb is a British animated children's television programme, originally shown on BBC1 just before the evening news. Each cartoon, written by Grange Calveley and animated by Bob Godfrey, was about five minutes long. Thirty episodes were made, and the show was first shown on 21 October 1974. The theme is that of the friendly rivalry between Roobarb the green dog and Custard the pink cat from next door. The narration of the series was provided by the actor Richard Briers. On 18 February 2013, Briers died, followed four days later by animator Godfrey.
Seasons (1)
- Season 130 episodes · 1974
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Roobarb in United Kingdom?+
In United Kingdom, you can stream Roobarb on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ITVX Premium. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
Is Roobarb on Netflix?+
Roobarb is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ITVX Premium.
How many seasons of Roobarb are there?+
Roobarb has 1 season and 30 episodes in total.
Who stars in Roobarb?+
Roobarb stars Richard Briers.
When did Roobarb come out?+
Roobarb is a 1974 web series.
What genre is Roobarb?+
Roobarb is Animation series.
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