The Story of China (2016)
8.0 (4 votes)
1 Season
January 21, 2016
English
Documentary
Synopsis
Michael Wood embarks on a great historical adventure, exploring the stories, people and landscapes that have helped create China's distinctive character and genius over four thousand years.
Network
BBC Two
Episodes
E1
Ancestors
Jan 21, 2016
60 min
Michael Wood joins the Qin family reunion as they gather to worship their ancestors.
E2
Silk Roads and China Ships
Jan 28, 2016
60 min
7.0
Michael Wood looks at China's first great international age under the Tang Dynasty.
E3
The Golden Age
Feb 4, 2016
60 min
Michael Wood looks at the Song dynasty era, including its art, inventions and cuisine.
E4
The Ming
Feb 11, 2016
60 min
The tale of the Ming dynasty begins with the amazing story of Hongwu, a peasant rebel.
E5
The Last Empire
Feb 18, 2016
60 min
7.0
The story of China's last empire, the Qing, which lasted from 1644 to 1912.
E6
The Age of Revolution
Feb 25, 2016
60 min
Michael Wood investigates three cataclysmic revolutions which shaped modern-day China.
Cast
Details
Original Title
The Story of China
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
6
Production
Maya Vision International
