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Exploring India's Treasures: Bettany Hughes

Exploring India's Treasures: Bettany Hughes
2023•Documentary
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‘It’s not just the what and the how, but the why,’ explains Hughes. ‘I’m asking: “Why do these beautiful places matter?”’

The professor, seasoned adventurer, author and historian - alongside local experts and academics - guides viewers through her curated selection of the treasures of India.

StatusReturning Series
LanguageEN
First Air DateJul 9, 2023

Episodes

Episode 1 - The NorthE147m

The North

Bettany Hughes’ first stop, in the holy city of Varanasi, is a particularly emotional experience because it’s an opportunity to honor her late mother in a ceremony of remembrance. She uncovers a lesser-known aspect of the famous Taj Mahal in Agra, which is also associated with loss, since it was built to house the tomb of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan’s wife.

Jul 9, 2023

Episode 2 - The SouthE247m

The South

Bettany Hughes takes a train up into the Nigri mountains to meet the women of the indigenous Toda people. At a thousand-year-old temple in Thanjavur, Hughes sees the local sculptors using traditional techniques to create the stunning Chola bronzes.

Jul 16, 2023

Actors

Bettany Hughes

Bettany Hughes

Presenter

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