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The Race for Ancient Egypt in Colour is scheduled to air at these times (may include spoilers):
Part one of two. Documentary using colourised archive footage to explore archaeology in Egypt between the world wars, as the nation strove for sovereignty. The first episode begins in 1922, when Howard Carter's discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun transformed Egyptology into a global sensation and European and American institutions looked to unearth, and control, Egypt's ancient heritage. A tense stand-off between Carter and Egypt's new government begins, as the authorities seeks a greater say in how their nation's ancient past is managed
More details for The Race for Ancient Egypt in Colour, Wed 18, 7:00 pm
Part two of two. Howard Carter returns to Tutankhamun's tomb and the boy king's death mask captivates the world. Meanwhile, Egypt's rulers insist that all treasures remain in the country. Archaeologists rush to uncover the next Tutankhamun, but nothing comes close until extraordinary treasures are uncovered at Tanis. However, as the world goes to war, the race for ancient Egypt is paused
More details for The Race for Ancient Egypt in Colour, Sat 21, 7:00 pm
Part two of two. Howard Carter returns to Tutankhamun's tomb and the boy king's death mask captivates the world. Meanwhile, Egypt's rulers insist that all treasures remain in the country. Archaeologists rush to uncover the next Tutankhamun, but nothing comes close until extraordinary treasures are uncovered at Tanis. However, as the world goes to war, the race for ancient Egypt is paused
More details for The Race for Ancient Egypt in Colour, Sat 21, 8:00 pm
Part two of two. Howard Carter returns to Tutankhamun's tomb and the boy king's death mask captivates the world. Meanwhile, Egypt's rulers insist that all treasures remain in the country. Archaeologists rush to uncover the next Tutankhamun, but nothing comes close until extraordinary treasures are uncovered at Tanis. However, as the world goes to war, the race for ancient Egypt is paused
More details for The Race for Ancient Egypt in Colour, Wed 25, 7:00 pm