Where to watch Simon Schama's History of Now (2022) in the UK
Simon Schama's History of Now (2022) is available to watch free in the UK on BBC iPlayer. Last verified on 2 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.
In his most personal project to date, Simon Schama looks back at the dramatic history that has played out in his lifetime. Best known for writing history, he has lived a fair bit of it too. Born in 1945, on the night of the bombing of Dresden, Simon grew up as part of a generation determined to rebuild the world from the ashes of war. In this film, he reveals the stories of artists and writers who have been at the forefront of the fight for truth and democracy, often at great personal cost.
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Netflix
No — Simon Schama's History of Now (2022) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.
Amazon Prime Video
No — Simon Schama's History of Now (2022) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.
Disney+
No — Simon Schama's History of Now (2022) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.
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Simon Schama's History of Now — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Simon Schama's History of Now for free in the UK?
Simon Schama's History of Now (2022) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom.
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Is Simon Schama's History of Now on Netflix in the UK?
No — Simon Schama's History of Now (2022) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.
Is Simon Schama's History of Now on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — Simon Schama's History of Now (2022) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.
Is Simon Schama's History of Now on Disney+ in the UK?
No — Simon Schama's History of Now (2022) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.
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