# Where to watch Great British Ships (2018) in the UK

> Great British Ships (2018) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video, Magellan TV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can be bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 7 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 2018  
**Runtime:** 45 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 5.5/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Seasons:** 2  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 7 May 2026 (2026-05-07T13:21:14.307Z)  

## Synopsis

Visiting the ships as they stand today, Rob Bell will reveal how and why these monumental vessels were originally built. He’ll uncover a murder on board on the Cutty Sark, reveal the mystery of why the Mary Rose sank and discover how HMS Belfast helped turn the tide on D-Day. From Nelson on board HMS Victory to Sir Francis Drake on the Golden Hind, Rob will reveal how daring, genius and dazzling invention led to Britain becoming the world’s greatest sea power.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Great%20British%20Ships&i=instant-video)
- [Magellan TV](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/121856-great-british-ships/watch?locale=GB)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Great%20British%20Ships&i=instant-video)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [5](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/121856-great-british-ships/watch?locale=GB)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Great%20British%20Ships)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Great%20British%20Ships&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Great British Ships in the UK?**

Great British Ships (2018) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video, Magellan TV, 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.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Great British Ships?**

Yes. Great British Ships can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Are all seasons of Great British Ships on the same service?**

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**Is Great British Ships on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Great British Ships is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video, Magellan TV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

**How accurate is this TV series'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/tv/121856/great-british-ships-2018
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/bQPA0ADombU6PC8QFErM04Kh3jk.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/121856/great-british-ships-2018.json

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