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Ancient Mysteries: how many seasons and episodes, and where it airs in the UK

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Ancient Mysteries has 4 seasons and 23 episodes on 5 (2016–2020).

Ancient Mysteries is a UK mystery and history series on 5, which ran from 2016 to 2020, with 4 seasons and 23 episodes. Ancient Mysteries has ended; its final episode aired on Saturday, April 18, 2020.

Ancient Mysteries seasons (4 seasons, 23 episodes)

SeasonEpisodesFirst airedLast aired
Season 16February 8, 2016April 20, 2016
Season 28May 5, 2017November 24, 2017
Season 32October 14, 2018October 21, 2018
Season 47October 11, 2019April 18, 2020

Original UK air dates on 5.

Common questions

How many seasons of Ancient Mysteries are there?

Ancient Mysteries has 4 seasons and 23 episodes, first airing on Monday, February 8, 2016.

Has Ancient Mysteries ended?

Ancient Mysteries has ended; its final episode aired on Saturday, April 18, 2020.

What channel is Ancient Mysteries on in the UK?

Ancient Mysteries aired on 5. Past episodes are often available on the broadcaster's own catch-up app.

Who stars in Ancient Mysteries?

The main cast includes Mark Bazeley.

Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved November 4, 2026.