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A History of Ancient Britain

8.020112 seasonsTV SeriesDocumentary

Neil Oliver tells the epic story of how Britain and its people came to be over thousands of years of ancient history—the beginnings of our world forged in ice, stone, and bronze

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Age of Iron
Apr 7, 2011
E2
Age of Warriors
Apr 14, 2011
E3
Age of Invasion
Apr 21, 2011
E4
Age of Romans
Apr 26, 2011

Cast

NONeil Oliver
Neil Oliver
Self - Presenter

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A History of Ancient Britain — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A History of Ancient Britain?

A History of Ancient Britain is streaming on Britbox in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A History of Ancient Britain on Netflix?

No, A History of Ancient Britain is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Britbox.

Is A History of Ancient Britain on Amazon Prime Video?

No, A History of Ancient Britain isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Britbox instead.

Where can I watch A History of Ancient Britain for free?

A History of Ancient Britain is available on Britbox in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in A History of Ancient Britain?

A History of Ancient Britain has 2 seasons in total (8 episodes). The series concluded in 2011.

Are all episodes of A History of Ancient Britain out yet?

Yes — all 8 episodes across 2 seasons of A History of Ancient Britain are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 3 of A History of Ancient Britain?

No — A History of Ancient Britain ended after 2 seasons, so there is no Season 3.