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Egypt: Episode 1: The Search for Tutankhamun

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Episode 1: The Search for Tutankhamun

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The Search for Tutankhamun

BBC One - Egypt, The Search for Tutankhamun

The story of Howard Carter's discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb.

First of two episodes about painter-turned-archaeologist Howard Carter and his hunt for the tomb of Tutankhamun.

First of two episodes about Howard Carter and his hunt for the tomb of Tutankhamun. Carter is an irascible Englishman who travels to Egypt to work as a painter but soon becomes an archaeologist. He is fascinated by Ancient Egypt and determined to make an important discovery.When evidence for Tutankhamun's tomb comes to light, Carter becomes obsessed with finding it, although few give him much chance of success. After years of searching with his patron, Lord Carnarvon, Carter eventually gazes at a sight not seen for thousands of years: the treasure of a pharoah's tomb.Interwoven with Carter's adventure is the mysterious story of the boy king Tutankhamun who, aged eight, became king, married his sister and died young.

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Six-part series uncovering Egypt's wonders.

Six-part series uncovering Egypt's wonders through the eyes of archaeologists, scholars and adventurers who have made them their lives' work.

A Year at Kew

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Alan Titchmarsh narrates a series following the staff and visitors of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

A Year at Kew: Series 2: Episode: 11 and 12

27/10/2005

Episode: 11 and 12

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BBC Two - A Year at Kew, Series 2, Episode: 11 and 12

A controversial public arts display causes problems.

Documentary on the work of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. A controversial public arts display causes problems.

A Year at Kew: Series 2

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BBC Two is a lively channel of depth and substance, carrying a range of knowledge-building programming complemented by great drama, comedy and arts.

Day in the life documentary on the work of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew.

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