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I Was There: The Great War Interviews

6.5201459mMovieDocumentary

In the early 1960s, the BBC interviewed 280 eye-witnesses of the First World War for the series, 'The Great War'. This film presents never before seen footage from these interviews.

DirectorDetlef Siebert

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Britbox Apple TV channel

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

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I Was There: The Great War Interviews — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams I Was There: The Great War Interviews?

I Was There: The Great War Interviews is streaming on Britbox in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is I Was There: The Great War Interviews on Netflix?

No, I Was There: The Great War Interviews is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Britbox.

Is I Was There: The Great War Interviews on Amazon Prime Video?

No, I Was There: The Great War Interviews isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Britbox instead.

Where can I watch I Was There: The Great War Interviews for free?

I Was There: The Great War Interviews is available on Britbox in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.