# Where to watch Richard Burton's Christmas Story (1991) in the UK

> Richard Burton's Christmas Story (1991) is available to watch free in the UK on BFI Player. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1991  
**Runtime:** 51 minutes  
**Genres:** Drama, TV Movie  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T08:32:23.452Z)  

## Synopsis

Richie lives in a mining village, is disturbed by the mysterious absence of Cis, his sister-mother, and is being teased mercilessly by his friend Trevor about whether or not his Christmas present will be new or second-hand. Trevor, the elder of the two, knows that poor people get little that is sparkling new, that adults lie and that death is ever present. However, despite Richie’s fears, life triumphs, illuminating the winter darkness with joy.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1387671-richard-burton-s-christmas-story/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Richard Burton's Christmas Story for free in the UK?**

Richard Burton's Christmas Story (1991) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BFI Player in the United Kingdom.

**Is Richard Burton's Christmas Story on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Richard Burton's Christmas Story 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/1387671/richard-burton-s-christmas-story-1991
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/mc5RQ3xgipiBSWkS70hd1Bd3tno.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1387671/richard-burton-s-christmas-story-1991.json

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