# Where to watch Empire of the Tsars: Romanov Russia with Lucy Worsley (2016) in the UK

> Empire of the Tsars: Romanov Russia with Lucy Worsley (2016) is available to watch free in the UK on BBC iPlayer. Last verified on 18 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 2016  
**Runtime:** 60 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 7.3/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Seasons:** 1  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 18 May 2026 (2026-05-18T07:19:23.403Z)  

## Synopsis

Lucy Worsley travels to Russia to tell the extraordinary story of the dynasty that ruled the country for more than three centuries - the Romanovs.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BBC iPlayer](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/search?q=Empire%20of%20the%20Tsars%3A%20Romanov%20Russia%20with%20Lucy%20Worsley)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Empire of the Tsars: Romanov Russia with Lucy Worsley for free in the UK?**

Empire of the Tsars: Romanov Russia with Lucy Worsley (2016) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom.

**Are all seasons of Empire of the Tsars: Romanov Russia with Lucy Worsley on the same service?**

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**Is Empire of the Tsars: Romanov Russia with Lucy Worsley on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Empire of the Tsars: Romanov Russia with Lucy Worsley is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

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## Sources

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