# Where to watch Putin, Russia and the West (2012) in the UK

> Putin, Russia and the West (2012) is currently available to stream in the UK on Sky Go. It can be bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 12 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 2012  
**Runtime:** 60 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 2.0/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Seasons:** 1  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 12 May 2026 (2026-05-12T14:13:22.128Z)  

## Synopsis

Putin, Russia and the West is a four-part British documentary television series first shown in January and February 2012 on BBC Two about the relationship between Vladimir Putin's Russia and the West.

The series is produced by Norma Percy, whose previous series include The Death of Yugoslavia, Israel and the Arabs: Elusive Peace, and Iran and the West. The documentary was criticized by some dissidents for being an apology for Putin's regime.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Sky Go](https://www.sky.com/search?q=Putin%2C%20Russia%20and%20the%20West)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BBC iPlayer](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/search?q=Putin%2C%20Russia%20and%20the%20West)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Putin%2C%20Russia%20and%20the%20West)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Putin%2C%20Russia%20and%20the%20West&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Putin, Russia and the West in the UK?**

Putin, Russia and the West (2012) 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.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Putin, Russia and the West?**

Yes. Putin, Russia and 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 Putin, Russia and the West on the same service?**

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**Is Putin, Russia and the West on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Putin, Russia and the West 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/59372/putin-russia-and-the-west-2012
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/7ZBIV9rYlo2EYP78vfb1NM72bOb.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/59372/putin-russia-and-the-west-2012.json

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