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The Story of China
Overview
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.
Key Crew
Writer: Michael Wood
Top Cast
Michael Wood
Self - Presenter
Seasons
Season 1 (2016)
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6 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Ancestors
2016-01-21Michael Wood joins the Qin family reunion as they gather to worship their ancestors.
Runtime: 60 minEpisode 2: Silk Roads and China Ships
2016-01-28Michael Wood looks at China's first great international age under the Tang Dynasty.
Runtime: 60 minEpisode 3: The Golden Age
2016-02-04Michael Wood looks at the Song dynasty era, including its art, inventions and cuisine.
Runtime: 60 minEpisode 4: The Ming
2016-02-11The tale of the Ming dynasty begins with the amazing story of Hongwu, a peasant rebel.
Runtime: 60 minEpisode 5: The Last Empire
2016-02-18The story of China's last empire, the Qing, which lasted from 1644 to 1912.
Runtime: 60 minEpisode 6: The Age of Revolution
2016-02-25Michael Wood investigates three cataclysmic revolutions which shaped modern-day China.
Runtime: 60 min
