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Egypt
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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?
A look at the rise and fall of one of history’s most bloodstained dynasties, the Ptolemies, the last pharaohs of Egypt.
The 3,000-year-old civilisation of ancient Egypt faces disaster as civil war between Queen Cleopatra and her brother, a famine caused by the failure of the Nile's flood cycle and the increasing dominance of Rome threaten its survival. Will Cleopatra become the last of the pharaohs?
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Fri 12 Dec 2025
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Sophie Okonedo |
| Mark Antony | Jake Meniani |
| Cleopatra | Melissanthi Mahut |
| Caesar | Calin Bleau |
| Director | Richard Pearson |
| Producer | Jack Levy |
| Production Manager | Emma Hyland |
| Series Producer | Anthony Mitchell |
| Executive Producer | Alexander Leith |
Broadcasts
- Mon 1 Dec 2025 21:00
- Thu 4 Dec 2025 23:00Â鶹Éç Two except Wales & Wales HD
- Fri 12 Dec 2025 00:50
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