# Where to watch The West (1996) in the UK

> The West (1996) is currently available to stream in the UK on PBS America Amazon Channel. It can be bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1996  
**Runtime:** 80 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 8.4/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Seasons:** 1  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 3 May 2026 (2026-05-03T18:19:15.988Z)  

## Synopsis

The West, sometimes marketed as Ken Burns Presents: The West, is a documentary film about the American Old West. It was directed by Stephen Ives and the executive producer was Ken Burns. The film originally aired on PBS in September 1996.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [PBS America Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20West&i=instant-video)

### Buy (digital download)

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

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The West in the UK?**

The West (1996) is currently included in subscriptions to PBS America Amazon Channel 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 The West?**

Yes. The West 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 The West 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 The West on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The West is currently included with: PBS America Amazon Channel.

**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/30715/the-west-1996
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/3QyHP8J67jc54QBC2PiozI3HrHH.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/30715/the-west-1996.json

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