Series synopsis
Immortal Egypt with Joann Fletcher is a British documentary television series that premiered on BBC Two on January 4, 2016. It ended on January 25, 2016. It stars Joann Fletcher.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Joann Fletcher as Self - Presenter
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | January 4, 2016 | January 25, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Road to the Pyramids The first episode of the series travels back in time to the building blocks of Egyptian civilization. |
January 4, 2016 |
| 2 |
Chaos The second episode of the series explores the dark ages that followed the Pyramid Age. |
January 11, 2016 |
| 3 |
Zenith 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. |
January 18, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 4, 2016 |
| Last aired | January 25, 2016 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |