Tutankhamun

Overview

The remarkable story of the chance meeting that transformed penniless, ostracised archaeologist Howard Carter into a household name following his discovery of the tomb of the boy-king, Tutankhamun.

Episodes

Episode 1

S01E01 Episode 1

October 16, 2016 6.8 45 min
Archaeologist Howard Carter is recruited by amateur Egyptologist Lord Carnarvon to explore the Valley of the Kings. Carter discovers tantalising evidence of the final resting place of the boy-king but world events threaten to halt...
Episode 2

S01E02 Episode 2

October 23, 2016 7.0 45 min
Carter returns to the Valley of the Kings as the First World War draws to a close, hoping to complete his search for the lost tomb. Maggie also arrives in Egypt hoping to resume their...
Episode 3

S01E03 Episode 3

October 30, 2016 7.0 45 min
Carter finally discovers the Pharaoh's tomb in 1922, but is forced to wait for weeks before opening the sealed doorway, so local authorities can be present. The find is also overshadowed by local tension as...
Episode 4

S01E04 Episode 4

November 6, 2016 7.0 45 min
In 1923, with the dig in limbo and its ownership in dispute, Carnarvon falls fatally ill from blood poisoning, forcing a reconciliation with both Carter and his daughter.

Cast

Max Irons
Max Irons
Howard Carter
Amy Wren
Amy Wren
Lady Evelyn Carnarvon
Sam Neill
Sam Neill
Lord Carnarvon
Catherine Steadman
Catherine Steadman
Maggie Lewis
Jonathan Aris
Jonathan Aris
Herbert Winlock

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