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The Spartans

Season 1 Episode 2: Part 2

Part 2 opens with the retreat of the Persians, after Thermopylae and the battle of Salamis. Athens, which had been allied with Sparta against Persia, begins to experience an expanded economy (and democracy under the leadership of Pericles). His construction of the long walls - fortifications whic...

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Part 1

Aired: Nov 16, 2002

Part 1 deals with the arrival of the Dorian settlers into the Eurotas valley,...

Episode 2 Part 2

Aired: Nov 23, 2002

Part 2 opens with the retreat of the Persians, after Thermopylae and the batt...

Episode 3 Part 3

Aired: Nov 30, 2002

Part 3 introduces Alcibiades, an Athenian statesman who defects to Sparta and...

Main Cast

Ray LonnenReadings

Margaret Robertson

Margaret RobertsonReadings

Appearances

Creators

Bettany HughesWriter

Info about The Spartans

Current Status: Ended

Network: Channel 4

Genres:Documentary, History