# Where to watch TV in Black: The First Fifty Years (2004) in the UK

> TV in Black: The First Fifty Years (2004) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented from Amazon Video or bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2004  
**Runtime:** 100 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 5.3/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T21:07:59.362Z)  

## Synopsis

Discover how television has reflected the African American experience in this retrospective of the medium's first half-century. Actors, writers and historians discuss the image of black America on television from Amos and Andy to the present day. The interviews accompany clips from groundbreaking shows and performances by entertainment pioneers that create a timeline of the portrayal of African Americans throughout TV history.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=TV%20in%20Black%3A%20The%20First%20Fifty%20Years&i=instant-video)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=TV%20in%20Black%3A%20The%20First%20Fifty%20Years&i=instant-video)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Plex](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/320543-tv-in-black-the-first-fifty-years/watch?locale=GB)
- [Tubi TV](https://tubitv.com/search/TV%20in%20Black%3A%20The%20First%20Fifty%20Years)
- [Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=TV%20in%20Black%3A%20The%20First%20Fifty%20Years&i=instant-video)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=TV%20in%20Black%3A%20The%20First%20Fifty%20Years&i=instant-video)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=TV%20in%20Black%3A%20The%20First%20Fifty%20Years&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream TV in Black: The First Fifty Years in the UK?**

TV in Black: The First Fifty Years (2004) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**How much does it cost to rent TV in Black: The First Fifty Years?**

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**Can I buy a digital copy of TV in Black: The First Fifty Years?**

Yes. TV in Black: The First Fifty Years can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is TV in Black: The First Fifty Years on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

TV in Black: The First Fifty Years is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

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## Sources

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