Series
Tutankhamun
Drama
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.
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Seasons & episodes
1Episode 116 Oct 2016 · 45m · ★ 6.8Archaeologist 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.
2Episode 223 Oct 2016 · 45m · ★ 7.0Carter 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.
3Episode 330 Oct 2016 · 45m · ★ 7.0Carter 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.
4Episode 46 Nov 2016 · 45m · ★ 7.0In 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.
Details
- First aired
- 16 Oct 2016
- Last aired
- 6 Nov 2016
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- ITV1
- Episodes
- 4
- Votes
- 42 on TMDB
Cast
Max IronsHoward Carter
Amy WrenLady Evelyn Carnarvon
Sam NeillLord Carnarvon
Catherine SteadmanMaggie Lewis
Jonathan ArisHerbert Winlock
