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Smoke & Steel - Secrets of the Modern World

7.020221 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

Documentary series examining the Industrial revolution, the age of smoke and steel, a time when history's great engineers pioneered solutions that would forever change the way people live, think, and build.

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Channel 4Channel 4UKTV PlayUKTV Play
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
A Leisure Time Game Changer
Feb 14, 2022
E2
War on the Waves
Feb 21, 2022
E3
A Subterranean Revolution
Feb 28, 2022
E4
The Birth of the Factory
Mar 7, 2022
E5
Global Communications Breakthrough
Mar 14, 2022
E6
Scaling New Heights
Mar 21, 2022

Cast

SSShini Somara
Shini Somara
Self - Presenter

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Smoke & Steel - Secrets of the Modern World — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Smoke & Steel - Secrets of the Modern World?

Smoke & Steel - Secrets of the Modern World is streaming on Channel 4 and UKTV Play in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Smoke & Steel - Secrets of the Modern World on Netflix?

No, Smoke & Steel - Secrets of the Modern World is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Channel 4 and UKTV Play.

Is Smoke & Steel - Secrets of the Modern World on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Smoke & Steel - Secrets of the Modern World isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on Channel 4 and UKTV Play instead.

Where can I watch Smoke & Steel - Secrets of the Modern World for free?

Smoke & Steel - Secrets of the Modern World is available to stream free (with ads) on Channel 4 and UKTV Play in United Kingdom.

How many seasons are in Smoke & Steel - Secrets of the Modern World?

Smoke & Steel - Secrets of the Modern World has 1 season in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 2022.

Are all episodes of Smoke & Steel - Secrets of the Modern World out yet?

Yes — all 6 episodes across 1 season of Smoke & Steel - Secrets of the Modern World are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Smoke & Steel - Secrets of the Modern World?

No — Smoke & Steel - Secrets of the Modern World ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.