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The Story of China

Michael Wood embarks on a great historical adventure to explore the stories, people, and landscapes that have shaped China's unique character and innovation over 4,000 years.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 Ancestors

Aired: Jan 21, 2016

Michael Wood explores the history of the world's newest superpower. Michael j...

Episode 2 Silk Roads & China Ships

2. Silk Roads & China Ships

Aired: Jan 28, 2016

Michael Wood tells the tale of China's first great international age under th...

Episode 3 Golden Age

Aired: Feb 4, 2016

The tale of what's broadly considered China's most creative dynasty - the Son...

Episode 4 The Ming

Aired: Feb 11, 2016

The tale of one of China's most famous dynasties begins with the amazing stor...

Episode 5 The Last Empire

5. The Last Empire

Aired: Feb 18, 2016

China's last empire, the Qing, lasted from 1644 to 1912. It began in violence...

Episode 6 The Age of Revolution

6. The Age of Revolution

Aired: Feb 25, 2016

'Revolution', Michael Wood observes, 'has been a fact of life in Chinese hist...

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Main Cast

Andrew NgHotel Patron

Appearances

Bai Bo

Creators

Michael WoodCreator, Writer

Info about The Story of China

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary, History

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