Where to watch Genius of the Ancient World (2015) in the UK
Genius of the Ancient World (2015) is available to watch free in the UK on BBC iPlayer. Last verified on 14 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Historian Bettany Hughes travels to India, Greece and China on the trail of three giants of ancient philosophy - Buddha, Socrates and Confucius.
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Genius of the Ancient World (2015) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom.
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