# Where to watch Simon Schama's History of Now (2022) in the UK

> Simon Schama's History of Now (2022) is currently available to stream in the UK on Sky Go. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 2022  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Seasons:** 1  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 16 May 2026 (2026-05-16T08:48:27.849Z)  

## Synopsis

In his most personal project to date, Simon Schama looks back at the dramatic history that has played out in his lifetime. Best known for writing history, he has lived a fair bit of it too. Born in 1945, on the night of the bombing of Dresden, Simon grew up as part of a generation determined to rebuild the world from the ashes of war. In this film, he reveals the stories of artists and writers who have been at the forefront of the fight for truth and democracy, often at great personal cost.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Sky Go](https://www.sky.com/search?q=Simon%20Schama's%20History%20of%20Now)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BBC iPlayer](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/search?q=Simon%20Schama's%20History%20of%20Now)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Simon Schama's History of Now in the UK?**

Simon Schama's History of Now (2022) is currently included in subscriptions to Sky Go in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Are all seasons of Simon Schama's History of Now on the same service?**

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**Is Simon Schama's History of Now on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Simon Schama's History of Now is currently included with: Sky Go.

**How accurate is this TV series's availability data?**

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## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/215233/simon-schama-s-history-of-now-2022
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/wCdTw7n8CByDp4uQQAHUfwwz6F2.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/215233/simon-schama-s-history-of-now-2022.json

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