Where to watch The Ballad of Reading Gaol (1988) in the UK
The Ballad of Reading Gaol (1988) is available to watch free in the UK on BFI Player. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Oscar Wilde’s famous and eloquent defence of love – made while he was being cross-examined at the trial that led to his incarceration and death – is strikingly illustrated, word by word, with Mapplethorpe-like imagery.
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Where can I watch The Ballad of Reading Gaol for free in the UK?
The Ballad of Reading Gaol (1988) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BFI Player in the United Kingdom.
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The Ballad of Reading Gaol is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.
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