The Story of China

The Story of China

TV-PG2016•1h 0m•8.0/10

Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb

8.0/10(4)

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.

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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

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Ancestors

E1

Ancestors

Air date: 2016-01-21

Michael Wood joins the Qin family reunion as they gather to worship their ancestors.

Silk Roads and China Ships

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.

The Golden Age

E3

The Golden Age

Air date: 2016-02-04

Michael Wood looks at the Song dynasty era, including its art, inventions and cuisine.

The Ming

E4

The Ming

Air date: 2016-02-11

The tale of the Ming dynasty begins with the amazing story of Hongwu, a peasant rebel.

The Last Empire

E5

The Last Empire

Air date: 2016-02-18

The story of China's last empire, the Qing, which lasted from 1644 to 1912.

The Age of Revolution

E6

The Age of Revolution

Air date: 2016-02-25

Michael Wood investigates three cataclysmic revolutions which shaped modern-day China.

Cast

Michael Wood

Michael Wood

Self - Presenter

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