

TV series
The Story of China
2016, English, on BBC Two. Created by Michael Wood.
Michael Wood embarks on a great historical adventure, exploring the stories, people and landscapes that have helped create China's distinctive character and genius over four thousand years.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2016
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Where to watch The Story of China
The Story of China is streaming on PBS, BBC Select, and PBS Documentaries in India.
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Availability in India as of 13 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E6: The Age of Revolution
Aired 25 February 2016
Seasons 1
Details
- First aired
- 21 January 2016
- Last aired
- 25 February 2016
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Documentary
- Rated
- TV-PG
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The Story of China: quick answers
Is The Story of China worth watching?
The Story of China doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of The Story of China are there?
The Story of China has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Story of China finished?
Yes. The Story of China ended in 2016, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Story of China on?
The Story of China is streaming on PBS, BBC Select, and PBS Documentaries in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
The Story of China parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Story of China is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like The Story of China?
If you liked The Story of China, try American Experience, Mysteries at the Museum, The Reluctant Traveller with Eugene Levy.
Who created The Story of China?
The Story of China was created by Michael Wood and stars Michael Wood.
