Where to watch The Unknown Famine (1973) in the UK
The Unknown Famine (1973) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 16 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.
A coverage of the 1973 Ethiopian famine by a British journalist
Jonathan Dimbleby’s landmark 1973 documentary “The Unknown Famine” stands as a pivotal moment in Ethiopian history—a journalistic endeavour that not only exposed a humanitarian crisis but inadvertently helped precipitate the end of Africa’s oldest monarchy. The footage was broadcast by ITV for its flagship affairs series named "This Week".
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Netflix
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Amazon Prime Video
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Is The Unknown Famine on Netflix in the UK?
No — The Unknown Famine (1973) is not currently on Netflix in the UK, and no other UK streaming, rental, or purchase listing was found in today's data. Licences change frequently — check back soon.
Is The Unknown Famine on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — The Unknown Famine (1973) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK, and no other UK streaming, rental, or purchase listing was found in today's data. Licences change frequently — check back soon.
Is The Unknown Famine on Disney+ in the UK?
No — The Unknown Famine (1973) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK, and no other UK streaming, rental, or purchase listing was found in today's data. Licences change frequently — check back soon.
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