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.
S1E1 · 2016-01-21 · 60m
Michael Wood joins the Qin family reunion as they gather to worship their ancestors.
S1E2 · 2016-01-28 · 60m
Michael Wood looks at China's first great international age under the Tang Dynasty.
S1E3 · 2016-02-04 · 60m
Michael Wood looks at the Song dynasty era, including its art, inventions and cuisine.
S1E4 · 2016-02-11 · 60m
The tale of the Ming dynasty begins with the amazing story of Hongwu, a peasant rebel.
S1E5 · 2016-02-18 · 60m
The story of China's last empire, the Qing, which lasted from 1644 to 1912.
S1E6 · 2016-02-25 · 60m
Michael Wood investigates three cataclysmic revolutions which shaped modern-day China.
Michael Wood
Self - Presenter
