Ancient Greece: The Greatest Show on Earth

  • Premiered: Aug 2013
  • Episodes: 3
  • Followers: 1
  • Ended
  • BBC Four
  • Tuesday at 21
  • Documentary

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Season 1
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Democrats
Episode overview
Air date
Aug 27, 2013
Classicist Dr Michael Scott journeys to Athens to explore how drama first began. He discovers that from the very start it was about more than just entertainment - it was a reaction to .. show full overview
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Kings
Episode overview
Air date
Sep 03, 2013
Classicist Dr Michael Scott looks at the dramatic decline of Athens and the remarkable triumph and transformation of theatre. During the 4th century BC Athens would lose its Empire, its .. show full overview
1x3 Show finale
Romans
Episode overview
Air date
Sep 10, 2013
Classicist Dr Michael Scott examines the vital role played by the Romans in the preservation of Greek drama and in the history of theatre. He explores how the Romans absorbed Greek .. show full overview

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