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How the Victorians Built Britain

20182 seasonsTV SeriesDocumentary

This series travels the length and breadth of Britain to find out how the Victorians built Britain. It uncovers the incredible and surprising stories behind iconic landmarks; discovers the hidden heroes behind the epic constructions; and…

DirectorStuart Strickson
ProducerAngharad Scott

Where to watch

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

Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Railway Revolution
Jan 4, 2020
E2
Britannia Rules the Waves
Jan 11, 2020
E3
Bridging The Nation
Jan 18, 2020
E4
The Great British Holiday
Jan 25, 2020
E5
How Britain Healed The World
Aug 31, 2020
E6
The Birth Of Law And Order
Sep 7, 2020
E7
The Great Stink
Sep 14, 2020
E8
The Culture Revolution
Sep 21, 2020

Cast · Directed by Stuart Strickson

MBMichael Buerk
Michael Buerk
Self - Presenter

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How the Victorians Built Britain — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams How the Victorians Built Britain?

How the Victorians Built Britain is streaming on Britbox and BBC Select in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is How the Victorians Built Britain on Netflix?

No, How the Victorians Built Britain is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Britbox and BBC Select.

Is How the Victorians Built Britain on Amazon Prime Video?

No, How the Victorians Built Britain isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Britbox and BBC Select instead.

Where can I watch How the Victorians Built Britain for free?

How the Victorians Built 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 does How the Victorians Built Britain have?

How the Victorians Built Britain has 2 seasons so far.

Are all episodes of How the Victorians Built Britain out yet?

The 2 released seasons of How the Victorians Built Britain are complete, but the show is still in production — a new season is expected.

Is there a Season 3 of How the Victorians Built Britain?

A Season 3 of How the Victorians Built Britain hasn't been officially confirmed yet.