Is Civilisation on BBC iPlayer UK?

Yes, Civilisation is currently available to stream on BBC iPlayer UK.

Series — 1 seasonComplete Series — 1 SeasonTV-G

Civilisation

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~50 min/ep

Last verified: 12/04/2026 — This information may be out of date

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1 season, 13 episodes

13 episodes — ~50 min each — Total: ~11 hours

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Synopsis

An extraordinary cultural tour through the centuries. Kenneth Clark's landmark 1969 series, offering his personal perspective on the history of western art and philosophy.

Cast

Kenneth Clark
Ian Richardson
Ronald Lacey

Kenneth Clark
Ian Richardson
Ronald Lacey

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