Series synopsis
Ultimate Treasure Countdown is a British documentary television series that premiered on National Geographic on April 27, 2020. It ended on May 25, 2020. It stars Bettany Hughes.
Unearthing the glittering, golden treasures of the pharaohs.
Premise
Unearthing the glittering, golden treasures of the pharaohs.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Bettany Hughes as Self - Host
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | April 27, 2020 | May 25, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Story of Cleopatra Professor Bettany Hughes meets the Egyptologists solving a 3,000-year-old murder mystery and visits the temple walls that tell the story of Cleopatra. |
April 27, 2020 |
| 2 |
Riches of the Pharaohs Professor Bettany Hughes unearths the glittering, golden treasures of the pharaohs. |
April 27, 2020 |
| 3 |
The Deadliest Volcano Professor Bettany Hughes returns to explore the treasures of the iconic and tragic city of Pompeii. |
May 4, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | National Geographic |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 27, 2020 |
| Last aired | May 25, 2020 |
| Runtime | 44 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday |