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The Story of China

7.820161 seasonTV-PGTV SeriesDocumentary

Michael Wood embarks on a great historical adventure, exploring the stories, people and landscapes that have helped create China's distinctive character and genius over four thousand years.

WriterMichael Wood

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BBC Select Apple Tv channelBBC Select Apple Tv channelPBS Documentaries Amazon ChannelPBS Documentaries Amazon ChannelHooplaHoopla
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Ancestors
Jan 21, 2016 7.0
E2
Silk Roads and China Ships
Jan 28, 2016 7.0
E3
The Golden Age
Feb 4, 2016 7.0
E4
The Ming
Feb 11, 2016 7.0
E5
The Last Empire
Feb 18, 2016 7.0
E6
The Age of Revolution
Feb 25, 2016 7.0

Cast

MWMichael Wood
Michael Wood
Self - Presenter

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The Story of China — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Story of China?

The Story of China is streaming on BBC Select, PBS Documentaries and Hoopla in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Story of China on Netflix?

No, The Story of China is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on BBC Select and PBS Documentaries.

Is The Story of China on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Story of China isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on BBC Select and PBS Documentaries instead.

Where can I watch The Story of China for free?

The Story of China is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Canada.

How many seasons are in The Story of China?

The Story of China has 1 season in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 2016.

Are all episodes of The Story of China out yet?

Yes — all 6 episodes across 1 season of The Story of China are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Story of China?

No — The Story of China ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.