

Egypt
2005-10-30 · 60 min / episode · ★ 8.4
Television drama serial about various archaeological discoveries taking place in that country's history, with the occasional 'flashback' scene involving actors portraying the ancient Egyptians themselves.
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- Jonathan Rich
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- Ended
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Matthew KellyGiovanni Belzoni
Lynsey BaxterSarah Belzoni
Andrew SachsNarrator
Julian WadhamLord Carnarvon
Caroline LangrisheLady Carnarvon
Alexandra WeaverEvelyn Carnarvon
Elliot CowanChampollion
Laurence FoxLeonard
Stuart GrahamHoward Carter
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