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A History of Britain

8.420003 seasonsTV SeriesDocumentary

Stretching from the Stone Age to the year 2000, Simon Schama's Complete History of Britain does not pretend to be a definitive chronicle of the turbulent events which buffeted and shaped the British Isles. What Schama does do, however, is…

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Forces of Nature (1780 - 1832)
May 28, 2002
E2
Victoria and Her Sisters (1830 - 1910)
Jun 4, 2002
E3
The Empire of Good Intentions (1830 - 1925)
Jun 11, 2002
E4
The Two Winstons (1910 - present)
Jun 18, 2002

Cast

SSSimon Schama
Simon Schama
Self — Presenter
MKMichael Kitchen
Michael Kitchen
Reader
LDLindsay Duncan
Lindsay Duncan
Reader

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A History of Britain — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A History of Britain?

A History of Britain is streaming on Britbox and BBC Select in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A History of Britain on Netflix?

No, A History of Britain is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Britbox and BBC Select.

Is A History of Britain on Amazon Prime Video?

No, A History of Britain isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Britbox and BBC Select instead.

Where can I watch A History of Britain for free?

A History of Britain is available on Britbox and BBC Select in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in A History of Britain?

A History of Britain has 3 seasons in total (15 episodes). The series concluded in 2002.

Are all episodes of A History of Britain out yet?

Yes — all 15 episodes across 3 seasons of A History of Britain are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 4 of A History of Britain?

No — A History of Britain ended after 3 seasons, so there is no Season 4.