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Civilisation

8.219691 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

Sir Kenneth Clark guides us through the ages exploring the glorious rise of civilisation in western man. Beginning with the bleakness of the dark ages to the present day, we consider civilisation's articulations and expressions in some of man's finest works of art.

WriterKenneth Clark
ProducersPeter Montagnon·Michael Gill

Where to watch

BBC Select Apple Tv channelBBC Select Apple Tv channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Skin of Our Teeth
Feb 23, 1969 9.0
E2
The Great Thaw
Mar 2, 1969 9.0
E3
Romance and Reality
Mar 9, 1969 8.0
E4
Man: The Measure of all Things
Mar 16, 1969 8.5
E5
The Hero as Artist
Mar 23, 1969 8.3
E6
Protest and Communication
Mar 30, 1969 8.0
E7
Grandeur and Obedience
Apr 6, 1969 8.0
E8
The Light of Experience
Apr 13, 1969 8.0
E9
The Pursuit of Happiness
Apr 20, 1969 9.0
E10
The Smile of Reason
Apr 27, 1969 8.0
E11
The Worship of Nature
May 4, 1969 8.0
E12
The Fallacies of Hope
May 11, 1969 8.5
E13
Heroic Materialism
May 18, 1969 9.0

Cast

KC
Kenneth Clark
Himself - Host

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Civilisation — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Civilisation?

Civilisation is streaming on BBC Select in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Civilisation on Netflix?

No, Civilisation is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on BBC Select.

Is Civilisation on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Civilisation isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on BBC Select instead.

Where can I watch Civilisation for free?

Civilisation is available on BBC Select in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Civilisation?

Civilisation has 1 season in total (13 episodes). The series concluded in 1969.

Are all episodes of Civilisation out yet?

Yes — all 13 episodes across 1 season of Civilisation are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Civilisation?

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