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First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four
Documentary series about the history of India. Presenter Michael Wood seeks out the achievements of India's golden age. Show more
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First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Four
Documentary series about the history of India. Michael Wood examines the British Raj and traces the events that led to the Partition of India in 1947. Show more
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First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Four
A look at India in the days of the Roman Empire. In Kerala the spice trade opened India to the world, whilst bazaars in Madurai delighted Greek traders. Show more
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First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four
The documentary series about the history of India charts the coming of Islam and one of the greatest ages of world civilisation: the Mughals. Show more
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First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four
Michael Wood shows how Alexander the Great's invasion of India inspired her first empire and how Buddha's ideas were turned into political reality by an emperor. Show more
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First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four
Michael Wood journeys through the subcontinent, tracing the diversity of its peoples, cultures and landscapes. He charts the first human migrations out of Africa. Show more
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First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC One South West
How big business transforms commodities into profitable brands. This episode looks at how cereals have transformed the way we eat and the way we live. Show more
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First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD
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Simon Reeve continues his epic journey. In the last episode of the series, he samples local delicacies in Laos and meets high achieving children in Taiwan. Show more
