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The Big Battalions

7.319921 seasonTV SeriesDramaWar & Politics

The Big Battalions tells the story of three families, Christian, Muslim and Jewish, and moves between Britain, Ethiopia, Israel, Jordan and Saudi Arabia.

DirectorAndrew Grieve
ProducerBrian Eastman

Where to watch

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

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Nov 19, 1992
E2
Episode 2
Nov 26, 1992
E3
Episode 3
Dec 3, 1992
E4
Episode 4
Dec 10, 1992
E5
Episode 5
Dec 17, 1992

Cast

BN
Behailu Nekeatebeb
Yared
JAJuliet Aubrey
Juliet Aubrey
Susan
BCBrian Cox
Brian Cox
Edward Hoyland
JLJane Lapotaire
Jane Lapotaire
Martha Hoyland
ASAlexander Siddig
Alexander Siddig
Yousef
SM
Siobhán McCarthy
Lizzie Goodhew
NSNadim Sawalha
Nadim Sawalha
Ahmed
MSMichael Shannon
Michael Shannon
David
YT
Yoav Tsafir
Gil
MSMalcolm Sinclair
Malcolm Sinclair
Alan Sturridge

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The Big Battalions — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Big Battalions?

The Big Battalions is streaming on Channel 4 in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Big Battalions on Netflix?

No, The Big Battalions is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Channel 4.

Is The Big Battalions on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Big Battalions isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on Channel 4 instead.

Where can I watch The Big Battalions for free?

The Big Battalions is available to stream free (with ads) on Channel 4 in United Kingdom.

How many seasons are in The Big Battalions?

The Big Battalions has 1 season in total (5 episodes). The series concluded in 1992.

Are all episodes of The Big Battalions out yet?

Yes — all 5 episodes across 1 season of The Big Battalions are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Big Battalions?

No — The Big Battalions ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.