Immortal Egypt with Joann Fletcher — Season 1
About this season
It spans over 5,000 years of history that have shaped the world. It is full of spectacular sites and epic stories and an evolving society of inventors, heroes, heroines, villains, artisans and pioneers. Professor Joann Fletcher reveals the highs and lows of the most beguiling civilisation in humanity’s rich history in this four-part series made for BBC2.
Episodes (4)
1. The Road to the Pyramids
Aired 4 January 2016 • 60 min
The first episode of the series travels back in time to the building blocks of Egyptian civilization.
2. Chaos
Aired 11 January 2016 • 60 min
The second episode of the series explores the dark ages that followed the Pyramid Age.
3. Zenith
Aired 18 January 2016 • 60 min
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.
4. Invasion
Aired 25 January 2016 • 60 min
The fourth and final episode of the series explores how internal strife weakened Egypt, making way for foreign invaders.