The Race for Ancient Egypt in Colour
2026•PG•1 Seasons•2 Episodes•1.0•Returning Series
Documentary
In 1922, Egypt’s fight for independence and a global mania over Tutankhamun’s tomb provoke an extraordinary struggle for control of the country’s ancient history.
Network
Channel 4
Origin
GB
Cast
Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo
Narrator (voice)
Episodes
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