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Reel Britannia

8.520221 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

Comedian Nick Helm narrates this bold new documentary series exploring the dramatic history of British cinema. Discover how cinema held a mirror up to society from 1960 through to the 00s.

DirectorJon Spira
WriterJon Spira

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Sixties
Jun 9, 2022
E2
The Seventies
Jun 16, 2022
E3
The Eighties
Jun 23, 2022
E4
1990-2010
Jun 30, 2022

Cast · Directed by Jon Spira

NHNick Helm
Nick Helm
Narrator (voice)
TDTerence Davies
Terence Davies
Self - Producer - Writer
TGTerry Gilliam
Terry Gilliam
Self
SFStephen Frears
Stephen Frears
Self
HKHanif Kureishi
Hanif Kureishi
Self
MNMike Newell
Mike Newell
Self
KLKen Loach
Ken Loach
Self
SBSimon Beaufoy
Simon Beaufoy
Self
DLDavid Leland
David Leland
Self
MLMike Leigh
Mike Leigh
Self
DPDavid Puttnam
David Puttnam
Self
SWStephen Woolley
Stephen Woolley
Self

More from Nick Helm · Lead actor

Father Brown
Father Brown
2013 · 7.6
Celebrity Mastermind
Celebrity Mastermind
2003 · 6.0
Uncle
Uncle
2014 · 7.7
Tourist Trap
Tourist Trap
2018 · 6.0
Loaded
Loaded
2017 · 6.4
Giddy Stratospheres
Giddy Stratospheres
2021 · 3.5
Hostages
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2025 · 5.1
The Complaints Department
The Complaints Department
2021 · 7.0
The Reluctant Landlord
The Reluctant Landlord
2018 · 6.2
The Last Caveman
The Last Caveman
2023
See all fromNick Helm

More from Terence Davies · Co-star actor

Survivors
Survivors
1975 · 7.9
Anna Karenina
Anna Karenina
1977 · 7.0
Passing Time
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2023 · 6.3
Investigating The Ladykillers
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2020
See all fromTerence Davies

More from Jon Spira · Director

The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee
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2024 · 7.5
Elstree 1976
Elstree 1976
2015 · 6.2
Hollywood Bulldogs: The Rise and Falls of the Great British Stuntman
Hollywood Bulldogs: The Rise and Falls of the Great British Stuntman
2021 · 6.2
First Run: The Evolution Of Silent Running's Screenplay
First Run: The Evolution Of Silent Running's Screenplay
2020
Elstree 2016: Return to Elstree Studios
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2016
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Reel Britannia — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Reel Britannia?

Reel Britannia is streaming on DocPlay in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Reel Britannia on Netflix?

No, Reel Britannia is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on DocPlay.

Is Reel Britannia on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Reel Britannia isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on DocPlay instead.

Where can I watch Reel Britannia for free?

Reel Britannia is available on DocPlay in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Reel Britannia?

Reel Britannia has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2022.

Are all episodes of Reel Britannia out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of Reel Britannia are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Reel Britannia?

No — Reel Britannia ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.