The Story of India with Michael Wood: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Michael Wood journeys through the Indian subcontinent, tracing the incredible richness and diversity of its peoples, cultures, and landscapes.

For over two millennia, India has been at the center of world history. But how did India come to be? What is India? These are the big questions behind this intrepid journey around the contemporary subcontinent. In this landmark series, historian and acclaimed writer Michael Wood embarks on a dazzling and exciting expedition through today's India, looking to the present for clues to her past, and to the past for clues to her future. The journey takes the viewer through majestic landscapes and reveals some of the greatest monuments and artistic treasures on Earth.

Series details

• Title: The Story of India with Michael Wood
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Genres: Travel, History
• Premiere date: 2007-08-24
• Final broadcast date listed: 2007-09-28
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: BBC Two
• Network country: United Kingdom
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 24201
• TVDB ID: 81523

Cast and credited roles

• Michael Wood — Presenter

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2007-08-24; final listed air date 2007-09-28; episode order: 6.

Source and licence

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