The Story of China
TV-PG2016•1h 0m•7.8/10
Documentary
Ratings
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7.8/10(6)
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.
Production
Maya Vision International
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
January 21, 2016
Last Aired
February 25, 2016
Networks
BBC Two
Created By
Michael Wood
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Ancestors
Air date: 2016-01-21
Michael Wood joins the Qin family reunion as they gather to worship their ancestors.
E2
Silk Roads and China Ships
Air date: 2016-01-28
Michael Wood looks at China's first great international age under the Tang Dynasty.
E3
The Golden Age
Air date: 2016-02-04
Michael Wood looks at the Song dynasty era, including its art, inventions and cuisine.
E4
The Ming
Air date: 2016-02-11
The tale of the Ming dynasty begins with the amazing story of Hongwu, a peasant rebel.
E5
The Last Empire
Air date: 2016-02-18
The story of China's last empire, the Qing, which lasted from 1644 to 1912.
E6
The Age of Revolution
Air date: 2016-02-25
Michael Wood investigates three cataclysmic revolutions which shaped modern-day China.
Cast
Michael Wood
Self - Presenter
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