The Telegraph heralded star Max Irons' performance as "the most dashing archaeologist since Indiana Jones". This sweeping account of the discovery of King Tut's tomb also stars Sam Neill (Jurassic Park).
EPISODE 1
Episode 1
In 1905, Howard Carter finds evidence of the undiscovered tomb of Tutankhamun, but his dreams of making the find of the century are put in jeopardy by global events.
EPISODE 2
Episode 2
In 1918, Carter resumes his search for Tutankhamun's lost tomb.
EPISODE 3
Episode 3
In 1922 Carter finally discovers the tomb and its untold riches, but the rules of who owns the treasures in Egypt have changed and threaten to bankrupt Carnarvon.
EPISODE 4
Episode 4
In 1923, Carnarvon falls fatally ill from blood poisoning, forcing a reconciliation with Carter and his daughter.
Jonathan Aris
Vincent Grass
Amy Wren
Leon Clingman
Susan Danford
Adam Neill
Waleed Elgadi
Max Irons
George Jackos
Sam Neill
Catherine Steadman