Tutankhamun
Young, penniless and ostracized archaeologist, Howard Carter, whose obsession is to find the legendary tomb of the boy-king, Tutankhamun, in the so-called Valley of the Kings, is hired by British aristocrat, Lord Carnarvon, to do just that. However, many things stand in their way--the outbreak of WWI, Arab rebellion against the British rule, Carnarvon's thinning patience and wallet, the noisy press, the new Egyptian laws that abolished their right to a finder's fee, as well as Carnarvon's charming rebellious daughter, Evelyn, who befriends and seduces somewhat naive Howard. Eventually, Howard achieves his greatest dream, only to lose everything else.
- 2016-2016
- 1 season
- Disney+
- Drama, Documentary
- TV-14
Young, penniless and ostracized archaeologist, Howard Carter, whose obsession is to find the legendary tomb of the boy-king, Tutankhamun, in the so-called Valley of the Kings, is hired by British aristocrat, Lord Carnarvon, to do just that. However, many things stand in their way--the outbreak of WWI, Arab rebellion against the British rule, Carnarvon's thinning patience and wallet, the noisy press, the new Egyptian laws that abolished their right to a finder's fee, as well as Carnarvon's charming rebellious daughter, Evelyn, who befriends and seduces somewhat naive Howard. Eventually, Howard achieves his greatest dream, only to lose everything else.
Season 1 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 2016
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
45 mins
Archaeologist Howard Carter is recruited by amateur Egyptologist Lord Carnarvon to explore the Valley of the Kings. Carter discovers tantalising evidence of the final resting place of the boy-king but world events threaten to halt his work.
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
45 mins
In 1918, the war over, Carter is released from the army and resumes his search for Tutankhamun's tomb, re-encountering Maggie who provides a house for him. Carnarvon also returns with his family and again argues with Carter regarding the tomb's location as a new find is made. Impressed by his local knowledge Carnarvon's daughter Evelyn encourages him to make his own decisions but the funds run out and Maggie returns to America. Carnarvon also considers giving up but his hand is forced when Carter proposes selling everything he has to finance one last dig. Carnarvon relents and his decision would appear to be justified as the steps to a tomb are unearthed.
Episode 3
Episode #1.3
Sun, Oct 30, 2016 45 mins
An ecstatic Carter celebrates the fact that he has finally discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun, which, under the terms of the concession, will restore Carnarvon's wealth after almost bankrupting himself by financing the dig. However a change in the rules of ownership of the treasure deprives Carnarvon of any profits and so, to recoup finances, Carter strikes an exclusive deal with Times reporter Merton. Unfortunately this results in adverse reporting from other newspapers to the detriment of both of the archaeologists whilst Carter's affair with Evelyn also threatens the two men's friendship.
Episode 4
Episode #1.4
45 mins
Lord Carnarvon falls ill with blood poisoning, and Howard Carter's work is hampered by the Egyptian authorities and he leaves the dig. After her father's death, Lady Evelyn convinces the Egyptians and Carter to cooperate in order to save the finds from deterioration.
