# Where to watch Roots: The Next Generations (1979) in the UK

> Roots: The Next Generations (1979) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can be bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 4 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1979  
**Runtime:** 96 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 7.5/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Seasons:** 1  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 4 May 2026 (2026-05-04T11:29:58.670Z)  

## Synopsis

Roots: The Next Generations is a television miniseries, introduced in 1979, continuing, from 1882 to the 1960s, the fictionalized story of the family of Alex Haley and their life in Henning, Lauderdale County, Tennessee, USA. This sequel to the 1977 miniseries is based on the last seven chapters of Haley's novel entitled Roots: The Saga of an American Family plus additional material by Haley.

Roots: The Next Generations was produced with a budget of $16.6 million, nearly three times as large as that of the original.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Roots%3A%20The%20Next%20Generations)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Roots%3A%20The%20Next%20Generations&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Roots: The Next Generations in the UK?**

Roots: The Next Generations (1979) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in the United Kingdom.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Roots: The Next Generations?**

Yes. Roots: The Next Generations 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 Roots: The Next Generations on the same service?**

Not always — TV licensing is sometimes negotiated season by season. ScreenSearch shows availability across all seasons on the title's page; for season-specific availability, look at the season picker inside the search dialog.

**Is Roots: The Next Generations on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Roots: The Next Generations is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**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/13436/roots-the-next-generations-1979
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/4yALWSK2sf02pHJvRi0QyFAljEx.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/13436/roots-the-next-generations-1979.json

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