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Brunel: Building a Great Britain

20201h 34mMovieDocumentaryHistory

Examining the story of the Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the man who designed the world's fastest railway, longest suspension bridge and largest ship. Over 150 years on from his death, this film goes back in time to explore…

DirectorToby Dallmeyer

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Britbox Apple TV channel

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Toby Dallmeyer

Steven Mackintosh

Narrator

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Brunel: Building a Great Britain — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Brunel: Building a Great Britain?

Brunel: Building a Great Britain is streaming on Britbox in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Brunel: Building a Great Britain on Netflix?

No, Brunel: Building a Great Britain is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Britbox.

Is Brunel: Building a Great Britain on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Brunel: Building a Great Britain isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Britbox instead.

Where can I watch Brunel: Building a Great Britain for free?

Brunel: Building a Great Britain is available on Britbox in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.