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The Story of India

8.920071 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

For over two millennia, India has been at the centre of world history. But how did India come to be? What is India? These are the big questions behind this intrepid journey around the contemporary subcontinent. In this landmark series,…

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Beginnings
Aug 24, 2007
E2
The Power of Ideas
Aug 31, 2007
E3
Spice Routes & Silk Roads
Sep 7, 2007
E4
Ages of Gold
Sep 14, 2007
E5
The Meeting of Two Oceans
Sep 21, 2007
E6
Freedom & Liberation
Sep 28, 2007

Cast

MWMichael Wood
Michael Wood

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The Story of India — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Story of India?

The Story of India is streaming on PBS Documentaries in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Story of India on Netflix?

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

Is The Story of India on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Story of India for free?

The Story of India is available on PBS Documentaries in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Story of India?

The Story of India has 1 season in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 2007.

Are all episodes of The Story of India out yet?

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

Is there a Season 2 of The Story of India?

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