# Where to watch New Towns for Old (1942) in the UK

> New Towns for Old (1942) is available to watch free in the UK on BFI Player. Last verified on 13 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1942  
**Runtime:** 6 minutes  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 13 May 2026 (2026-05-13T17:04:06.683Z)  

## Synopsis

Sheffield stands in as 'Smokedale', an industrial Everytown, in this stirring call for "new schools, new hospitals, new roads, new life", after WWII.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/392968-new-towns-for-old/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch New Towns for Old for free in the UK?**

New Towns for Old (1942) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BFI Player in the United Kingdom.

**Is New Towns for Old on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

New Towns for Old 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/392968/new-towns-for-old-1942
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/cxaBHHlLITID68t3TNJGGrpYzo1.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/392968/new-towns-for-old-1942.json

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