# Where to watch Lost Kingdoms of Africa (2010) in the UK

> Lost Kingdoms of Africa (2010) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can be bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 2010  
**Runtime:** 60 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 7.3/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Seasons:** 2  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 16 May 2026 (2026-05-16T17:59:03.367Z)  

## Synopsis

Lost Kingdoms of Africa is a British television documentary series. It is produced by the BBC. It describes the pre-colonial history of Africa. The series is narrated by Dr. Gus Casely-Hayford.

The series was originally commissoned as part of the Wonderful Africa Season on BBC Four in the lead up to the 2010 World Cup.

The first season of Lost Kingdoms of Africa was originally screened in the UK on BBC Four each Tuesday night over four weeks, starting on 5 January 2010. The second season of Lost Kingdoms of Africa was broadcast over four weeks, starting on 30 January 2012.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Buy (digital download)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Lost%20Kingdoms%20of%20Africa&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Lost Kingdoms of Africa in the UK?**

Lost Kingdoms of Africa (2010) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to buy on Amazon Video in the United Kingdom.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Lost Kingdoms of Africa?**

Yes. Lost Kingdoms of Africa can be bought as a digital download from 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 Lost Kingdoms of Africa 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 Lost Kingdoms of Africa on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Lost Kingdoms of Africa 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/44660/lost-kingdoms-of-africa-2010
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/obqVowwM3PET2nKF4a5zv1PCmzW.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/44660/lost-kingdoms-of-africa-2010.json

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