The Story of China

Season 12016

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.

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6 Episodes

E01 Ancestors

Michael Wood joins the Qin family reunion as they gather to worship their ancestors.

January 21, 2016

E02 Silk Roads and China Ships

Michael Wood looks at China's first great international age under the Tang Dynasty.

January 28, 2016

E03 The Golden Age

Michael Wood looks at the Song dynasty era, including its art, inventions and cuisine.

February 4, 2016

E04 The Ming

The tale of the Ming dynasty begins with the amazing story of Hongwu, a peasant rebel.

February 11, 2016

E05 The Last Empire

The story of China's last empire, the Qing, which lasted from 1644 to 1912.

February 18, 2016

E06 The Age of Revolution

Michael Wood investigates three cataclysmic revolutions which shaped modern-day China.

February 25, 2016

The Story of China

E01 Ancestors

E02 Silk Roads and China Ships

E03 The Golden Age

E04 The Ming

E05 The Last Empire

E06 The Age of Revolution

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E01 Ancestors

E02 Silk Roads and China Ships

E03 The Golden Age

E04 The Ming

E05 The Last Empire

E06 The Age of Revolution