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Ancient Greece: The Greatest Show on Earth

Classicist Dr Michael Scott journeys to Athens to explore how drama first began. He discovers that from the very start it was about more than just entertainment - it was a reaction to real events, it was a driving force in history and it was deeply connected to Athenian democracy. In fact, the story of theatre is the story of Athens.

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Returning Series

Original Name

Ancient Greece: The Greatest Show on Earth

First Air Date

August 27, 2013

Last Air Date

September 10, 2013

Seasons

1

Episodes

3

Language

English

Production Companies

Tern TVBBC Scotland

Networks

S01E03

Romans

Classicist Dr Michael Scott examines the vital role played by the Romans in the preservation of Greek drama and in the history of theatre. He explores how the Romans absorbed Greek theatre and adapted it to their own, very Roman, ends and looks at how this famous empire provides one of the crucial connections between our modern drama and the great plays of the ancient Greeks.

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