# Where to watch The Man who Discovered Egypt (2012) in the UK

> The Man who Discovered Egypt (2012) is available to watch free in the UK on BBC iPlayer. Last verified on 13 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2012  
**Runtime:** 59 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.5/10  
**Genres:** Documentary, History  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 13 May 2026 (2026-05-13T05:29:43.177Z)  

## Synopsis

Ancient Egypt was vandalised by tomb raiders and treasure hunters until one Victorian adventurer took them on. Most of us have never heard of Flinders Petrie, but this maverick genius undertook a scientific survey of the pyramids, discovered the oldest portraits in the world, unearthed Egypt's prehistoric roots - and in the process invented modern field archaeology, giving meaning to a whole civilisation.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BBC iPlayer](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/search?q=The%20Man%20who%20Discovered%20Egypt)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Man who Discovered Egypt for free in the UK?**

The Man who Discovered Egypt (2012) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom.

**Is The Man who Discovered Egypt on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Man who Discovered Egypt is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

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

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/414490/the-man-who-discovered-egypt-2012
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/2Ck9Bjv1BeFJ85Vmwf3dwhpnFzO.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/414490/the-man-who-discovered-egypt-2012.json

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