# Where to watch Alan Bush: A Life (1983) in the UK

> Alan Bush: A Life (1983) is available to watch free in the UK on BFI Player. Last verified on 13 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1983  
**Runtime:** 64 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 9.0/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 13 May 2026 (2026-05-12T23:25:15.289Z)  

## Synopsis

About the life and work of the composer, which includes an interview in which he discusses his musical ideas and important events in his life. Excerpts from a number of key compositions dating from 1925 to 1977 including the choral 'Africa is my name' and Lidice, Five pieces for violin, viola, cello, horn and clarinet' and Dialectic' are used to illustrate the development of his music.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/576526-alan-bush-a-life/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Alan Bush: A Life for free in the UK?**

Alan Bush: A Life (1983) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BFI Player in the United Kingdom.

**Is Alan Bush: A Life on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Alan Bush: A Life 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/576526/alan-bush-a-life-1983
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/576526/alan-bush-a-life-1983.json

---

Generated by [ScreenSearch](https://www.screensearch.co.uk/) — a free UK-focused tool that answers "where can I watch this in the UK?" for any film or TV show. No accounts, no signup.