# Where to watch Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt (1984) in the UK

> Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt (1984) is available to watch free in the UK on BFI Player. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1984  
**Runtime:** 61 minutes  
**Genres:** Music, Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T17:53:51.989Z)  

## Synopsis

A portrait of Salford-born poet, storyteller and comic, John Cooper-Clarke. His poems, a satirical blend of humour and social comment, are delivered at a fast pace, often with musical backing. His style, and that of his contemporary Linton Kwesi Johnson, have influenced a generation of younger poets involved in a revival of popular poetry in Britain.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/582478-ten-years-in-an-open-necked-shirt/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt for free in the UK?**

Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt (1984) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BFI Player in the United Kingdom.

**Is Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt 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/582478/ten-years-in-an-open-necked-shirt-1984
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/g5amtHwQ9XBVxveshIdc48qo6xD.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/582478/ten-years-in-an-open-necked-shirt-1984.json

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