Egyptologist Howard Carter, hired by Lord Carnarvon, finds evidence of the undiscovered tomb in Tutankhamun. But his dreams of making the archaeological find of the century are dashed by the outbreak of WW1.
Based on the true story of Howard Carter’s epic quest to discover the lost tomb of the Boy-King Tutankhamun. Down on his heels archaeologist Howard Carter stumbles upon evidence of an undiscovered tomb of one of Egypt’s forgotten Pharaohs, Tutankhamun. Only one man, Lord Carnarvon, believes Carter and puts up the money he needs.
A 4-part adventure-drama filled with greed, passion and love, set 1905 – 1923.
Starring Max Irons, Sam Neill, Amy Wren.
Rated TV-14