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The Ancient World with Bettany Hughes

20041 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

The Ancient World is presented by historian Bettany Hughes which gives us a personal take on the ancient world cultures in this documentary series aired on Channel 4 network and takes us on a journey all over the ancient world from Egypt to Greece.

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

Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Minoans
Oct 23, 2004
E2
When the Moors Ruled in Europe
Nov 5, 2005
E3
Athens: the Truth about Democracy
Jul 21, 2007
E4
Engineering Ancient Egypt
Jul 28, 2008
E5
Alexandria: the Greatest City
Mar 24, 2010
E6
Helen of Troy
Oct 12, 2005
E7
The Spartans
Nov 17, 2002

Cast

BHBettany Hughes
Bettany Hughes
Herself

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2020
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Atlantis: The Evidence
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2010
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The Ancient World with Bettany Hughes — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Ancient World with Bettany Hughes?

The Ancient World with Bettany Hughes is streaming on BBC Select in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Ancient World with Bettany Hughes on Netflix?

No, The Ancient World with Bettany Hughes is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on BBC Select.

Is The Ancient World with Bettany Hughes on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Ancient World with Bettany Hughes isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on BBC Select instead.

Where can I watch The Ancient World with Bettany Hughes for free?

The Ancient World with Bettany Hughes 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 The Ancient World with Bettany Hughes?

The Ancient World with Bettany Hughes has 1 season in total (7 episodes). The series concluded in 2010.

Are all episodes of The Ancient World with Bettany Hughes out yet?

Yes — all 7 episodes across 1 season of The Ancient World with Bettany Hughes are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Ancient World with Bettany Hughes?

No — The Ancient World with Bettany Hughes ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.