The British Academy Award-winning series of ten programmes 2: The Story of Francisco Pizarro who led his Conquistadors into Peru in 1532 and destroyed the Inca civilisation.
Written by IAN THORNE
Introduced and narrated by David Attenborough from the Royal Geographical Society, London
All his life he had dreamed of striking it rich. Now, in his mid-50s, Francisco Pizarro clutched at what looked like his last chance to gain power, prestige, and gold. There were rumours that on the Western side of South America there was a kingdom stuffed with jewels and precious metal. With a small band of armed men Pizarro left Panama to find it. A fine series (guardian) '
Smnshinn new series (SUNDAY TELEGRAPO) i Explorers reconstructs with impressive authenticity the story of, Francisco Pizarro (SUNDAY EXPRESS) Director FRED burnley > Producer michael lathis* Booh (same title), 16.00, from bookshops