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The Nile: Egypt's Great River with Bettany Hughes

7.220191 season14+TV SeriesDocumentary

The historian explores the land that inspired her passion for the past by embarking upon a 900-mile journey along the river Nile and examining how it shaped ancient Egypt.

DirectorCaterina Turroni
WriterBettany Hughes
ProducersRory Wheeler·Magdy Rashidy

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Mouth
Jun 14, 2019
E2
The River
Jun 21, 2019
E3
The Banks
Jun 28, 2019
E4
The Source
Jul 5, 2019

Cast · Directed by Caterina Turroni

BHBettany Hughes
Bettany Hughes
Self - Presenter

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The Nile: Egypt's Great River with Bettany Hughes — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Nile: Egypt's Great River with Bettany Hughes?

The Nile: Egypt's Great River with Bettany Hughes is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Magellan TV and tvo in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Nile: Egypt's Great River with Bettany Hughes on Netflix?

No, The Nile: Egypt's Great River with Bettany Hughes is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Magellan TV.

Is The Nile: Egypt's Great River with Bettany Hughes on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Nile: Egypt's Great River with Bettany Hughes is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Nile: Egypt's Great River with Bettany Hughes for free?

The Nile: Egypt's Great River with Bettany Hughes is available to stream free (with ads) on tvo and Knowledge Network in Canada.

How many seasons are in The Nile: Egypt's Great River with Bettany Hughes?

The Nile: Egypt's Great River with Bettany Hughes has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2019.

Are all episodes of The Nile: Egypt's Great River with Bettany Hughes out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of The Nile: Egypt's Great River with Bettany Hughes are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Nile: Egypt's Great River with Bettany Hughes?

No — The Nile: Egypt's Great River with Bettany Hughes ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.