20 Nov 2021
Victorian Britain on Film
Offers audiences a unique window into a bygone era when a thrilling new invention, the motion picture camera, first captures a nation on film.
The Minoans
Best known for the myth of the Minotaur, Crete gave birth to Europe's first civilization. Yet little is known about those who inhabited the island. But now, with fresh archeological evidence, light is finally being shed on this ancient culture.
Top Billed Cast
Bettany Hughes Presenter
Nicholas Farrell Readings (voice)
George Tsonev Theseus
Dion Pala The Minotaur
Marianne Chandler Snake Goddess
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