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The Face of Britain by Simon Schama

20151 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

Simon Schama explores the history of British portraiture, revealing the stories behind the most compelling images in British art and examining the ways portraiture is used to make a statement.

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Face of Power
Sep 30, 2015
E2
Faces of the People
Oct 7, 2015
E3
The Face of Fame
Oct 14, 2015
E4
The Look of Love
Oct 21, 2015
E5
The Face in the Mirror
Oct 28, 2015

Cast

SSSimon Schama
Simon Schama
Self - Presenter

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The Face of Britain by Simon Schama — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Face of Britain by Simon Schama?

The Face of Britain by Simon Schama is streaming on Britbox and BBC Select in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Face of Britain by Simon Schama on Netflix?

No, The Face of Britain by Simon Schama is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Britbox and BBC Select.

Is The Face of Britain by Simon Schama on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Face of Britain by Simon Schama isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Britbox and BBC Select instead.

Where can I watch The Face of Britain by Simon Schama for free?

The Face of Britain by Simon Schama is available on Britbox and BBC Select in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons does The Face of Britain by Simon Schama have?

The Face of Britain by Simon Schama has 1 season so far.

Are all episodes of The Face of Britain by Simon Schama out yet?

The 1 released season of The Face of Britain by Simon Schama is complete, but the show is still in production — a new season is expected.

Is there a Season 2 of The Face of Britain by Simon Schama?

A Season 2 of The Face of Britain by Simon Schama hasn't been officially confirmed yet.