About this season
Joann Fletcher presents the extraordinary story of Ancient Egypt, from its beginnings to the great pyramid builders and on, to the last of the pharaohs.
Episodes (4)
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E1
1. The Road to the Pyramids
Aired 4 January 2016
The first episode of the series travels back in time to the building blocks of Egyptian civilization.
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E2
2. Chaos
Aired 11 January 2016
The second episode of the series explores the dark ages that followed the Pyramid Age.
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E3
3. Zenith
Aired 18 January 2016
The third episode of the series deals with the golden age of Ancient Egypt, the growing power of Karnak's priests, and the controversial Amarna period.
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E4
4. Invasion
Aired 25 January 2016
The fourth and final episode of the series explores how internal strife weakened Egypt, making way for foreign invaders.