# Where to watch Simon Schama's Power of Art (2006) in the UK

> Simon Schama's Power of Art (2006) is available to watch free in the UK on BBC iPlayer. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 2006  
**Runtime:** 50 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 8.2/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Seasons:** 1  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 15 May 2026 (2026-05-15T12:40:06.759Z)  

## Synopsis

Documentary series in which historian Simon Schama recounts the story of eight moments of high drama in the making of eight artistic masterpieces.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BBC iPlayer](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/search?q=Simon%20Schama's%20Power%20of%20Art)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Simon Schama's Power of Art for free in the UK?**

Simon Schama's Power of Art (2006) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom.

**Are all seasons of Simon Schama's Power of Art on the same service?**

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**Is Simon Schama's Power of Art on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Simon Schama's Power of Art 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?**

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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/14131/simon-schama-s-power-of-art-2006
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/7rjzgwQAPlauv5AOHmo8DTP8oxQ.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/14131/simon-schama-s-power-of-art-2006.json

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