# Where to watch Civilisations (2018) in the UK

> Civilisations (2018) is available to watch free in the UK on BBC iPlayer. It can be bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 2018  
**Runtime:** 60 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 6.6/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Seasons:** 1  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 3 May 2026 (2026-05-03T11:15:03.205Z)  

## Synopsis

The story of art from the dawn of human history to the present day—for the first time on a global scale. Inspired by Civilisation, Kenneth Clark’s acclaimed landmark 1969 series about Western art, this series broadens the canvas to reveal the role art and the creative imagination have played across multiple cultures and civilizations.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BBC iPlayer](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/search?q=Civilisations)

### Buy (digital download)

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

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Civilisations for free in the UK?**

Civilisations (2018) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Civilisations?**

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

Civilisations 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/78012/civilisations-2018
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/7uXq3GvET6FGToIfJ4iqnPTxNS0.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/78012/civilisations-2018.json

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