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The Race for Ancient Egypt in Colour

1.020261 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

In 1922, Egypt’s fight for independence and a global mania over Tutankhamun’s tomb provoke an extraordinary struggle for control of the country’s ancient history.

DirectorAndre Holzinger
ProducersAndre Holzinger·Tom Adams

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Britbox Apple TV channelBritbox Apple TV channelBBC Select Apple Tv channelBBC Select Apple Tv channel
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Mar 14, 2026 1.0
E2
Episode 2
Mar 21, 2026 1.0

Cast · Directed by Andre Holzinger

LLLuyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo
Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo
Self - Narrator (voice)

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The Race for Ancient Egypt in Colour — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Race for Ancient Egypt in Colour?

The Race for Ancient Egypt in Colour is streaming on Britbox and BBC Select in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Race for Ancient Egypt in Colour on Netflix?

No, The Race for Ancient Egypt in Colour is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Britbox and BBC Select.

Is The Race for Ancient Egypt in Colour on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Race for Ancient Egypt in Colour isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Britbox and BBC Select instead.

Where can I watch The Race for Ancient Egypt in Colour for free?

The Race for Ancient Egypt in Colour 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 Race for Ancient Egypt in Colour have?

The Race for Ancient Egypt in Colour has 1 season so far.

Are all episodes of The Race for Ancient Egypt in Colour out yet?

The 1 released season of The Race for Ancient Egypt in Colour is complete, but the show is still in production — a new season is expected.

Is there a Season 2 of The Race for Ancient Egypt in Colour?

A Season 2 of The Race for Ancient Egypt in Colour hasn't been officially confirmed yet.