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Tutankhamun

Tutankhamun
★ 6.5/10•2016•45m•TV-PG•Drama
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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.

Peter Webber · Director

Guy Burt · Writer

StatusEnded
Runtime45m
LanguageEN
First Air DateOct 16, 2016

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1E145m

Episode 1

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 his work.

Oct 16, 2016

Episode 2 - Episode 2E245m

Episode 2

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 relationship, but Carter finds himself smitten with Lord Carnarvon's daughter Evelyn. The excavation is threatened by a tide of Anti-British sentiment sweeping across Egypt. Carnarvon is in financial difficulties, and cannot afford to fund Carter's seemingly hopeless search.

Oct 23, 2016

Episode 3 - Episode 3E345m

Episode 3

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 the struggle for Egyptian independence intensifies. Carter's relationship with the press also causes problems for Carnarvon, driving a wedge between the two men in their hour of triumph.

Oct 30, 2016

Episode 4 - Episode 4E445m

Episode 4

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.

Nov 6, 2016

Actors

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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