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Tutankhamun

TV·2016–2016·1 season, 4 episodes·ITV1·Drama·45m

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The remarkable story of the chance meeting that transformed penniless, ostracised archaeologist Howard Carter into a household name following his discovery of the tomb of the boy-king, Tutankhamun.

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  1. 01Tutankhamun S01E02Episode 2S01E02 · 7.0Carter returns to the Valley of the Kings as the First World War draws to a close, hoping to complete his search for the lost tomb. Maggie also arrives in Egypt hoping to resume their relationship, but Carter finds himself smitten with Lord Carnarvon's daughter Evelyn. The excavation is threatened by a tide of Anti-British sentiment sweeping across Egypt. Carnarvon is in financial difficulties, and cannot afford to fund Carter's seemingly hopeless search.
  2. 02Tutankhamun S01E03Episode 3S01E03 · 7.0Carter finally discovers the Pharaoh's tomb in 1922, but is forced to wait for weeks before opening the sealed doorway, so local authorities can be present. The find is also overshadowed by local tension as the struggle for Egyptian independence intensifies. Carter's relationship with the press also causes problems for Carnarvon, driving a wedge between the two men in their hour of triumph.
  3. 03Tutankhamun S01E04Episode 4S01E04 · 7.0In 1923, with the dig in limbo and its ownership in dispute, Carnarvon falls fatally ill from blood poisoning, forcing a reconciliation with both Carter and his daughter.

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Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode4Episodes2016Aired 7.0Season avg
  1. S01E01Tutankhamun S01E01Episode 1October 16, 2016 6.8Archaeologist Howard Carter is recruited by amateur Egyptologist Lord Carnarvon to explore the Valley of the Kings. Carter discovers tantali
  2. S01E02Tutankhamun S01E02Season's bestEpisode 2October 23, 2016 7.0Carter returns to the Valley of the Kings as the First World War draws to a close, hoping to complete his search for the lost tomb. Maggie a
  3. S01E03Tutankhamun S01E03Episode 3October 30, 2016 7.0Carter finally discovers the Pharaoh's tomb in 1922, but is forced to wait for weeks before opening the sealed doorway, so local authorities
  4. S01E04Tutankhamun S01E04Episode 4November 6, 2016 7.0In 1923, with the dig in limbo and its ownership in dispute, Carnarvon falls fatally ill from blood poisoning, forcing a reconciliation with

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