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Bettany Hughes
Bettany Hughes is a renowned British historian, author and broadcaster, known for her extensive work in bringing history to life for modern audiences. She has presented numerous documentaries on ancient civilizations and authored several books, including "Istanbul: A Tale of Three Cities". Hughes is also a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and a patron of the Wensleydale Railway Association.
Titles credited to Bettany Hughes
Genius of the Ancient World
Historian Bettany Hughes travels to India, Greece and China on the trail of three giants of ancient philosophy - Buddha, Socrates and Confucius.
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Greek Island Odyssey
Historian Bettany Hughes has embarked on an epic, personal journey. Inspired by Homer's The Odyssey, she will sail the unpredictable Mediterranean seas, tracing Odysseus's long journey home. Her missi...
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Bacchus Uncovered: Ancient God of Ecstasy
Professor Bettany Hughes investigates the story of Bacchus, god of wine, revelry, theatre and excess, travelling to Georgia, Jordan, Greece and Britain to discover his origins and his presence in the...
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Alexandria: The Greatest City
Bettany Hughes goes in search of this lost civilisation, revealing the story of a city founded out of the desert by Alexander the Great in 331 BC to become the world's first global centre of culture....
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The Kumars
Having suffered hard during the economic downturn, The Kumars are now living in a flat in Hounslow behind the shop that Ashwin now runs. Sanjeev is divorced from his wife of nearly two years and Ashwi...
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Buffering
A comedy series following a group of 20 somethings as they try to navigate love, work and the art of adulting.
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