# Where to watch In Memoriam, or The Ballad of Reading Gaol (1979) in the UK

> In Memoriam, or The Ballad of Reading Gaol (1979) is available to watch free in the UK on BFI Player. Last verified on 18 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1979  
**Runtime:** 30 minutes  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 18 May 2026 (2026-05-18T10:43:11.262Z)  

## Synopsis

A man in a Liverpool office conjures up the last hours of a condemned prisoner, in this reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s poem, given a non-naturalistic treatment using electronic effects and voiceover narration.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1133347-in-memoriam-or-the-ballad-of-reading-gaol/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch In Memoriam, or The Ballad of Reading Gaol for free in the UK?**

In Memoriam, or The Ballad of Reading Gaol (1979) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BFI Player in the United Kingdom.

**Is In Memoriam, or The Ballad of Reading Gaol on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

In Memoriam, or The Ballad of Reading Gaol is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1133347/in-memoriam-or-the-ballad-of-reading-gaol-1979
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/4mYV8UaaqRkzVhxtZM1KDmohPWB.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1133347/in-memoriam-or-the-ballad-of-reading-gaol-1979.json

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