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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

Where to watch

Not available in Philippines
Streaming in 7 other countries

The Story of China isn't on any streaming service in Philippines right now, but it's available in Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France and 3 more. Streaming rights are licensed per 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 isn't on any streaming service in Philippines yet, but it's available in Belgium, Brazil and Canada and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Story of China on Netflix?

No, The Story of China is not on Netflix in Philippines as of September 2026.

Is The Story of China on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Story of China isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Philippines right now.

Where can I watch The Story of China for free?

The Story of China isn't streaming in Philippines yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

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.