When We Are Married
Three long-married couples in northern England discover that their marriages are in fact invalid, causing much re-evaluation and chaos. This was the fourth television film version made by the BBC of this comedy by J. B. Priestley. It featured several actors repeating their rôles from the earlier 1951 version including Frank Pettingell, Helena Pickard and Eileen Beldon.
Top cast
Frank PettingellHenry Ormonroyd
Helena PickardAnnie Parker
Mark DignamCouncillor Albert Parker- Alison BayleyLottie Grady
- Eileen BeldonClara Soppitt
Violet CarsonMaria Helliwell- Marian DawsonMrs. Northrop
- Murray HayneGerald Forbes
Robert JamesThe Rev. Clement Mercer- John SharpAlderman Joseph Helliwell
- Martin StarkieFred Dyson
Joan SydneyRuby Birtle
Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “When We Are Married” in Canada, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in Canada can differ from other countries.
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Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 15 Sept 2026.