Ancient Greece: The Greatest Show on Earth
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2013-08-27
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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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.
First Aired
2013-08-27
Last Aired
2013-09-10
Seasons
1
Episodes
3
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Status
Returning Series
Genres
Documentary
Language
English
Network
Production
Tern TV
BBC Scotland
