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The Story of China

The Story of China

TV-PG2016•1h 0m•8.0/10
Documentary

Ratings

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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
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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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