Where can I watch Maggie (1981)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for Maggie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is Maggie worth watching?

Maggie holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Maggie stars Kirsty Miller, Michael Sheard, Mary Riggans, Anne Berry and Ian Michie.

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Maggie (1981): cast, story & where to watch

1981 · Series · ★ 6.3

Released in 1981, Maggie is a drama series.

What it’s about. Maggie is a British television series produced by the BBC between 1981 and 1982. It was based on a quartet of books written by Joan Lingard during the 1970s - 'The Clearance', 'The Resettling', 'The Pilgrimage' and 'The Reunion'. Set in the city of Glasgow, the series centred around teenager Maggie McKinley and the problems of adolescence as she aspired to further education, a career and an independent life whilst her parents expected her to take a secure job, get married and "settle down". Much of the action also centred around Maggie staying with her feisty octogenarian grandmother in Inverness-shire: the latter frequently acted as an important confidante to her granddaughter. The two series followed Maggie's progress, ending as she faces a crossroads in her life - whether to go to university or work for the family business. The theme music was by pop star B. A. Robertson.

Who’s in it. Maggie stars Kirsty Miller as Maggie McKinley, Michael Sheard as Mr. McKinley, Mary Riggans as Mrs. McKinley and Anne Berry as Jean McKinley, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Maggie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Maggie page.

If you liked it. Fans of Maggie tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.

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Where can I watch Maggie (1981)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for Maggie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Maggie worth watching?: Maggie holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Maggie?: Maggie stars Kirsty Miller, Michael Sheard, Mary Riggans, Anne Berry and Ian Michie.
When was Maggie released?: Maggie was released in 1981.