The Beggar's Opera
A historical adaptation of John Gay's 18th Century ballad opera, exuberantly performed for BBC television.
Where to Watch
Availability: United States
No regional provider information is available for United States.
Streaming availability data provided by JustWatch.
Top Cast
Roger Daltrey
Macheath
Bob Hoskins
Beggar
Graham Crowden
Player
Stratford Johns
Peachum
Patricia Routledge
Mrs. Peachum
Gawn Grainger
Ben Budge
Ken Stott
Jeremy Twitcher
Don Estelle
Crook Fingered Jack
Rosemary Ashe
Lucy Lockit
Peter Bayliss
Lockit
John Benfield
Jailer
Isla Blair
Jenny Diver
Gaye Brown
Mrs. Trapes
Jeannie Crowther
Mrs. Coaxer
Derek Deadman
Drawer
Paddy Navin
Suky Tawdry
Leslie Sarony
Nimming Ned
Iris Saunders
Betty Doxy
Peter Spraggon
Harry Paddington
Crew
Directors
More Like This
Apple Music Live: Lady Gaga MAYHEM Requiem
2026 · ★ 8.3
Too Late Blues
1961 · ★ 6.4
Battle of the Year
2013 · ★ 6.8
Honey: Rise Up and Dance
2018 · ★ 6.9
The Work of Director Michel Gondry
2003 · ★ 8.5
Grace Unplugged
2013 · ★ 6.0
Shakira In Concert: El Dorado World Tour
2019 · ★ 8.4
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
1995 · ★ 8.3
Star!
1968 · ★ 6.9
Jesus Christ Superstar - Live Arena Tour
2012 · ★ 7.3
Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary in Concert
2010 · ★ 8.3
All Eyez on Me
2017 · ★ 6.7
Pure Country 2: The Gift
2010 · ★ 6.7
Olivia Rodrigo: GUTS World Tour
2024 · ★ 7.7
Industrial Symphony No. 1: The Dream of the Brokenhearted
1990 · ★ 6.0
Coyote Ugly
2000 · ★ 6.3
Taylor Swift: Reputation Stadium Tour
2018 · ★ 8.2
Make Your Move
2013 · ★ 5.8
Selena
1997 · ★ 7.7
Coda
2020 · ★ 6.1
More from This Director
Alice in Wonderland
1966 · ★ 6.0
Take a Girl Like You
1970 · ★ 5.8
Othello
1981 · ★ 6.7
Long Day's Journey Into Night
1987 · ★ 6.8
Pleasure at Her Majesty's
1976 · ★ 7.0
King Lear
1982 · ★ 6.5
Troilus & Cressida
1981 · ★ 8.0
Whistle and I'll Come to You
1968 · ★ 6.6
The Taming of the Shrew
1980 · ★ 8.0
Antony & Cleopatra
1981 · ★ 7.2
Le Nozze di Figaro
1998 · ★ 7.0
The Mikado
2019
La Fanciulla Del West
1991 · ★ 10.0
Così fan tutte - Royal Opera House
2010 · ★ 3.0
Candide
1988 · ★ 9.0
More Featuring Roger Daltrey
Tommy
1975 · ★ 6.4
Woodstock
1970 · ★ 7.6
Freddie Mercury: The Final Act
2022 · ★ 6.7
If Looks Could Kill
1991 · ★ 6.1
Live Aid
1985 · ★ 7.8
The Concert for New York City
2001 · ★ 5.1
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
2012 · ★ 6.9
Dark Prince: The True Story of Dracula
2000 · ★ 6.1
Lightning Jack
1994 · ★ 5.5
The Legacy
1978 · ★ 5.4
The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert
1992 · ★ 8.4
My Generation
2017 · ★ 7.0
The Who: The Kids Are Alright
1979 · ★ 7.3
Pete Townshend: Behind Blue Eyes
2026 · ★ 10.0
Monterey Pop
1968 · ★ 7.4