

TV series
Reel Britannia
2022, English, on BritBox.
Comedian Nick Helm narrates this bold new documentary series exploring the dramatic history of British cinema. Discover how cinema held a mirror up to society from 1960 through to the 00s.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 240 min
- Status
- Ended in 2022
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Where to watch Reel Britannia
Reel Britannia is streaming on Britbox in India.
Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E4: 1990-2010
Aired 30 June 2022
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Nick HelmNarrator (voice) · 4 ep
- Terence DaviesSelf - Producer - Writer · 4 ep
- Terry GilliamSelf · 4 ep
- Stephen FrearsSelf · 4 ep
- Hanif KureishiSelf · 4 ep
- Mike NewellSelf · 4 ep
- Ken LoachSelf · 4 ep
- Simon BeaufoySelf · 4 ep
- David LelandSelf · 4 ep
- Mike LeighSelf · 4 ep
- David PuttnamSelf · 4 ep
- Stephen WoolleySelf · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 9 June 2022
- Last aired
- 30 June 2022
- Network
- BritBox
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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Reel Britannia: quick answers
Is Reel Britannia worth watching?
Reel Britannia doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Reel Britannia are there?
Reel Britannia has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 240 minutes each.
Is Reel Britannia finished?
Yes. Reel Britannia ended in 2022, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Reel Britannia on?
Reel Britannia is streaming on Britbox in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Reel Britannia parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Reel Britannia yet.
What shows are like Reel Britannia?
If you liked Reel Britannia, try The Story of Film: An Odyssey, History 101, Biography.
