Series
Ancient Greece By Train
Documentary
Professor Alice Roberts travels across Greece and thousands of years back to our collective past, tracing how the Ancient Greeks developed philosophy, art, theatre and democracy.
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Seasons & episodes
1Episode 115 Mar 2025 · 46mIn Thessaloniki, Alice explores local legend Alexander the Great. In Delphi she visits possibly the greatest ancient site in the world.
2Episode 222 Mar 2025 · 46mIn Athens, Alice explores the origins of theatre and local ancient Thespis, who liked a drink or two. Alice also meets a Greek politician to discuss the return of the Elgin Marbles.
3Episode 329 Mar 2025 · 47mAlice's odyssey takes in Corinth, a guide called Socrates, Aristotle the historian, and the story of the wars at sea between the ancient Romans and the Greeks.
4Episode 45 Apr 2025 · 47mAlice explores the spectacular Greek archaeology of the Cyclades Islands, including Delos, where the Temple of Apollo once stood. Later Alice takes the boat to Türkiye.
5Episode 512 Apr 2025 · 47mAlice tracks the Ancient Greek legacy to modern Türkiye and concludes her odyssey with the spectacular city of Ephesus and the truth behind the legend of Troy.
Details
- First aired
- 15 Mar 2025
- Last aired
- 12 Apr 2025
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- Channel 4
- Episodes
- 5
- Votes
- 2 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
Cast
Alice RobertsSelf - Host
