# Where to watch The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century (1996) in the UK

> The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century (1996) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1996  
**TMDB rating:** 8.4/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Seasons:** 1  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T22:47:13.675Z)  

## Synopsis

The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century is a 1996 documentary series that aired on PBS. It chronicles World War I over eight episodes. It was narrated by Dame Judi Dench in the UK and Salome Jens in the United States.

The series won two Primetime Emmy Awards: one for Jeremy Irons for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance, the other for Outstanding Informational Series. In 1997, it was given a Peabody Award.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century in the UK?**

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## Sources

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