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Ancient Greece: The Greatest Show on Earth

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2013-2013
1 Season
Documentary

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Classicist Dr Michael Scott presents a three-part series looking at the power, influence and history of Ancient Greece, particularly Athens, through the prism of one of its most important cultural spaces - the theatre.

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Michael Scott

Self - Presenter

Rosie Wyles

Self - King's College London

Paul Cartledge

Self - University of Cambridge

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Democrats

59 mins

Classicist Dr Michael Scott journeys to Athens to explore how drama first began. He discovers that from the very start it was about more than just entertainment - it was a reaction to real events, it was a driving force in history and it was deeply connected to Athenian democracy. In fact, the story of theatre is the story of Athens.

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