Series
The Story of China
Documentary
Michael Wood embarks on a great historical adventure, exploring the stories, people and landscapes that have helped create China's distinctive character and genius over four thousand years.
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Seasons & episodes
1Ancestors21 Jan 2016 · 60m · ★ 7.0Michael Wood joins the Qin family reunion as they gather to worship their ancestors.
2Silk Roads and China Ships28 Jan 2016 · 60m · ★ 7.0Michael Wood looks at China's first great international age under the Tang Dynasty.
3The Golden Age4 Feb 2016 · 60m · ★ 7.0Michael Wood looks at the Song dynasty era, including its art, inventions and cuisine.
4The Ming11 Feb 2016 · 60m · ★ 7.0The tale of the Ming dynasty begins with the amazing story of Hongwu, a peasant rebel.
5The Last Empire18 Feb 2016 · 60m · ★ 7.0The story of China's last empire, the Qing, which lasted from 1644 to 1912.
6The Age of Revolution25 Feb 2016 · 60m · ★ 7.0Michael Wood investigates three cataclysmic revolutions which shaped modern-day China.
Details
- Created by
- Michael Wood
- First aired
- 21 Jan 2016
- Last aired
- 25 Feb 2016
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- BBC Two
- Episodes
- 6
- Votes
- 6 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
PBS
BBC Select Apple Tv channel
PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel
Thirteen
WETA+
Hoopla
Cast
Michael WoodSelf - Presenter
