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Ancient Greece: The Greatest Show on Earth

Episode 1: Democrats

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Classicist Dr Michael Scott journeys to Athens to explore how drama first began. He discovers that from the very start it was about more than just entertainment - it was a reaction to real events, it was a driving force in history and it was deeply connected to Athenian democracy. In fact, the story of theatre is the story of Athens. Show less

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