Series synopsis
Ancient Egypt by Train with Alice Roberts is a British documentary television series that premiered on Channel 4 on June 3, 2023. It ended on June 24, 2023. It stars Alice Roberts.
Professor Alice Roberts gets exclusive access to some of the most recently uncovered archaeology in Egypt as she travels the country by train.
Premise
Professor Alice Roberts gets exclusive access to some of the most recently uncovered archaeology in Egypt as she travels the country by train.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | June 3, 2023 | June 24, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alexandria Starting in Alexandria, Alice goes deep underground in search of Cleopatra, she discovers how the Romans and the Greeks reacted to the treasures of Ancient Egypt and on a visit to the site of the Lighthouse of Alexandria she learns how a slave became a sultan and built his own fairy tale caste. |
June 3, 2023 |
| 2 |
The Pyramids Alice visits the Pyramids and is allowed deep inside to see the tomb of pharaoh Khufu. |
June 10, 2023 |
| 3 |
Luxor In Luxor, Alice visits Tutankhamun's tomb and mummified body in the Valley of the Kings. |
June 17, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 3, 2023 |
| Last aired | June 24, 2023 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday |