Series synopsis
Tutankhamun with Dan Snow is an Australian documentary television series that premiered on SBS on November 26, 2019. It ended on November 28, 2019. It stars Raksha Dave, John Sergeant and Dan Snow.
An investigative look into the life of the boy-king, his environment and his death.
Premise
An investigative look into the life of the boy-king, his environment and his death.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Raksha Dave as Host
- John Sergeant as Host
- Dan Snow as Host
Guest cast
- Salima Ikram as Self
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | June 11, 2020 | June 11, 2020 |
| Season 1 | 3 | November 26, 2019 | November 28, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dan Snow: The Tutankhamun Mystery Feature-length special comprising a re-edited version of the series' three episodes. The historian explores the story of the Egyptian pharaoh's life and death. He encounters the mummies of the boy king's parents in Cairo, investigates an injury the pharaoh sustained towards the end of his life - an injury that would eventually result in his death - and explores why images of the king look more like a woman. |
June 11, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Epsode 1 Dan Snow, and the team go into the new Egyptian History Museum for a look at Tut's treasures, some not seen since being discovered. Raksha Dave explores the Organic Research Lab and a new as yet unseen on TV dig site. John Sergeant explores some diet options the boy-king would have enjoyed. |
November 26, 2019 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The team investigates the circumstances behind Tuts death. Raksha Dave has special access to his possessions and investigates his unusually small tomb. John Sergeant takes a look into "Tut-Mania" that gripped the world upon the tombs discovery. |
November 27, 2019 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Dan Snow eyes something suspicious about Tut's burial items. Raksha Dave gets a look into the mummification process and new 3D scanning tech being used. And John Sergeant explores some ancient footwork. |
November 28, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | SBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 26, 2019 |
| Last aired | November 28, 2019 |
| Status | ended |