# Where to watch Shakespeare on Stage, Screen and Elsewhere with Ian McKellen (2016) in the UK

> Shakespeare on Stage, Screen and Elsewhere with Ian McKellen (2016) is available to watch free in the UK on BFI Player. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2016  
**Runtime:** 79 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.0/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 16 May 2026 (2026-05-16T10:30:51.882Z)  

## Synopsis

Acting legend Ian McKellen discusses his impressive range of Shakespearean performances. Since playing Malvolio in Twelfth Night at 12 years old, Ian McKellen has acted in more than half of Shakespeare’s canon on stages worldwide and screens large and small. In a one-man performance filmed at BFI Southbank McKellen offers his unique insights into the problems and joys of interpreting Shakespeare for the theatre, television, radio and cinema.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/781030-shakespeare-on-stage-screen-and-elsewhere-with-ian-mckellen/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Shakespeare on Stage, Screen and Elsewhere with Ian McKellen for free in the UK?**

Shakespeare on Stage, Screen and Elsewhere with Ian McKellen (2016) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BFI Player in the United Kingdom.

**Is Shakespeare on Stage, Screen and Elsewhere with Ian McKellen on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Shakespeare on Stage, Screen and Elsewhere with Ian McKellen 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?**

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## Sources

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- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
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