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History: The Interesting Bits

6.920221 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

History is a fascinating peek into how we ended up here, but much of it, frankly, isn’t very interesting. We take a fresh new look at history’s most intriguing facts - with the boring bits taken out.

DirectorSimon Harries
WriterJustin Pollard
ProducersJohn Cavanagh·Jonathan Drake

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Disney PlusDisney Plus
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
How to Be President
Sep 26, 2022
E2
How to Get Away with It
Oct 3, 2022 8.0
E3
How to Keep a Secret
Oct 10, 2022 8.0
E4
How to Wage a War
Oct 17, 2022 8.0
E5
How to Make a Fortune
Oct 24, 2022
E6
How to Fall in Love
Oct 31, 2022 8.0
E7
How to Make a Revolution
Nov 7, 2022
E8
How to be a Brilliant Inventor
Nov 14, 2022

Cast · Directed by Simon Harries

AAAlexander Armstrong
Alexander Armstrong
Narrator (voice)

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History: The Interesting Bits — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams History: The Interesting Bits?

History: The Interesting Bits is streaming on Disney Plus in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is History: The Interesting Bits on Netflix?

No, History: The Interesting Bits is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus.

Is History: The Interesting Bits on Amazon Prime Video?

No, History: The Interesting Bits isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on Disney Plus instead.

Where can I watch History: The Interesting Bits for free?

History: The Interesting Bits is available on Disney Plus in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons does History: The Interesting Bits have?

History: The Interesting Bits has 1 season so far.

Are all episodes of History: The Interesting Bits out yet?

The 1 released season of History: The Interesting Bits is complete, but the show is still in production — a new season is expected.

Is there a Season 2 of History: The Interesting Bits?

A Season 2 of History: The Interesting Bits hasn't been officially confirmed yet.