

TV series
The Story of the Jews
2013, English, on BBC Two.
Simon Schama explores the story of the Jewish experience from ancient times to the present day.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 5
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2013
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Where to watch The Story of the Jews
The Story of the Jews is streaming on Britbox and BBC Select in India.
Availability in India as of 14 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E5: Return
Aired 29 September 2013
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 1 September 2013
- Last aired
- 29 September 2013
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Documentary
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The Story of the Jews: quick answers
Is The Story of the Jews worth watching?
The Story of the Jews doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of The Story of the Jews are there?
The Story of the Jews has 1 season and 5 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Story of the Jews finished?
Yes. The Story of the Jews ended in 2013, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Story of the Jews on?
The Story of the Jews is streaming on Britbox and BBC Select in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
The Story of the Jews parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Story of the Jews?
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