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The Ascent of Woman

Episode 3: Power

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Available for 9 months

Dr Amanda Foreman explores the role of women in early civilisations. Amanda looks at the stories of women behind some of the most powerful empires of the Middle Ages. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Amanda Foreman
Executive Producer:
Emma Hindley
Producer:
Louise Hooper
Director:
Louise Hooper

The Ascent of Woman

Episode 4: Revolution

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Available for 9 months

Dr Amanda Foreman explores the role of women in society. In the final episode, Amanda looks at women in revolutions that have transformed the modern world. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Amanda Foreman
Executive Producer:
Emma Hindley
Producer:
Louise Hooper
Director:
Louise Hooper

The Ascent of Woman

Episode 2: Separation

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Available for 9 months

Dr Amanda Foreman explores how early civilisations dealt with the status of women. Amanda explores the role of women in Asia under Confucianism and Buddhism. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Amanda Foreman
Executive Producer:
Emma Hindley

The Ascent of Woman

Episode 1: Civilisation

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Available for 9 months

Travelling from the Eurasian steppes to the sites of early civilisations, Dr Amanda Foreman explores how early civilisations dealt with the roles and status of women. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Amanda Foreman
Executive Producer:
Emma Hindley