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Civilisations: Rise and Fall

Civilisations: Rise and Fall

TP2025•59m•3.3/10
Documentary

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3.3/10(3)

Four mighty civilisations - Rome, Egypt, Japan's Samurai and the Aztecs. Their legends remain - now priceless artefacts reveal what led them to fall into the echoes of history.

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Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

November 24, 2025

Last Aired

December 15, 2025

Networks

BBC Two

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Rome
E1
Rome
Air date: 2025-11-24
A weak emperor. A divided empire. Barbarians at the gate. Does this perfect storm mean the end of ancient Rome?
Egypt
E2
Egypt
Air date: 2025-12-01
The 3,000-year-old civilisation of ancient Egypt faces disaster as war, famine and a toxic dynasty threaten its survival. Will Queen Cleopatra become the last of the pharaohs?
Aztecs
E3
Aztecs
Air date: 2025-12-08
The Aztecs battle to save their civilisation from Spanish invaders – but is the real threat from the enemy within?
Japan
E4
Japan
Air date: 2025-12-15
For 250 years, Japan has thrived, largely cut off from western influence - until US gunboats arrive. In the face of an industrialised west, how will reformers, the shogun and the samurai class react?

Cast

Sophie Okonedo

Sophie Okonedo

Self - Narrator

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