# Where to watch Instruments of the Orchestra (1946) in the UK

> Instruments of the Orchestra (1946) is available to watch free in the UK on BFI Player. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1946  
**Runtime:** 20 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 8.0/10  
**Genres:** Documentary, Music  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 16 May 2026 (2026-05-16T14:46:16.087Z)  

## Synopsis

British educational documentary film about the principal instruments in the modern symphony orchestra, illustrated through Benjamin Britten's composition, "The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra", for which it was commissioned.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/284524-instruments-of-the-orchestra/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Instruments of the Orchestra for free in the UK?**

Instruments of the Orchestra (1946) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BFI Player in the United Kingdom.

**Is Instruments of the Orchestra on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Instruments of the Orchestra 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/284524/instruments-of-the-orchestra-1946
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/vj7Js2chyrL3ugikGJ1RrCxziVF.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/284524/instruments-of-the-orchestra-1946.json

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