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Civilisations: Rise and Fall

4.820251 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

Four mighty civilisations - Rome, Egypt, Japan's Samurai and the Aztecs. Their legends remain - now priceless artefacts reveal what led them to fall into the echoes of history.

ProducersAnthony Mitchell·Alexander Leith

Where to watch

BBC iPlayerBBC iPlayer
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Rome
Nov 24, 2025 3.0
E2
Egypt
Dec 1, 2025 3.0
E3
Aztecs
Dec 8, 2025 2.8
E4
Japan
Dec 15, 2025 3.3

Cast

SOSophie Okonedo
Sophie Okonedo
Self - Narrator

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Civilisations: Rise and Fall — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Civilisations: Rise and Fall?

Civilisations: Rise and Fall is streaming on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Civilisations: Rise and Fall on Netflix?

No, Civilisations: Rise and Fall is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on BBC iPlayer.

Is Civilisations: Rise and Fall on Amazon Prime Video?

Civilisations: Rise and Fall isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Civilisations: Rise and Fall for free?

Civilisations: Rise and Fall is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom.

How many seasons does Civilisations: Rise and Fall have?

Civilisations: Rise and Fall has 1 season so far.

Are all episodes of Civilisations: Rise and Fall out yet?

The 1 released season of Civilisations: Rise and Fall is complete, but the show is still in production — a new season is expected.

Is there a Season 2 of Civilisations: Rise and Fall?

A Season 2 of Civilisations: Rise and Fall hasn't been officially confirmed yet.