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Civilisations

6.620181 seasonNRTV SeriesDocumentary

The story of art from the dawn of human history to the present day—for the first time on a global scale. Inspired by Civilisation, Kenneth Clark’s acclaimed landmark 1969 series about Western art, this series broadens the canvas to reveal…

ProducersJonty Claypole·Denys Blakeway

Where to watch

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

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Second Moment of Creation
Apr 17, 2018 4.9
E2
How Do We Look?
Apr 24, 2018 3.9
E3
God and Art
May 1, 2018 2.0
E4
Encounters
May 8, 2018 2.5
E5
Renaissances
May 15, 2018 2.8
E6
Paradise on Earth
Jun 12, 2018 1.0
E7
Color and Light
Jun 19, 2018 1.0
E8
The Cult of Progress
Jun 26, 2018 1.0
E9
What is Art Good For?
Jul 3, 2018 1.3

Cast

Liev Schreiber
Liev Schreiber
Narrator
Simon Schama
Simon Schama
self
Jamal J. Elias
Jamal J. Elias
self

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Civilisations — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Civilisations?

Civilisations is streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel and BBC Select in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Civilisations on Netflix?

No, Civilisations is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. It's currently on Britbox Apple TV Channel and BBC Select.

Is Civilisations on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Civilisations isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Britbox Apple TV Channel and BBC Select instead.

Where can I watch Civilisations for free?

Civilisations is available on Britbox Apple TV Channel and BBC Select in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Civilisations?

Civilisations has 1 season in total (9 episodes). The series concluded in 2018.

Are all episodes of Civilisations out yet?

Yes — all 9 episodes across 1 season of Civilisations are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Civilisations?

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