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Duration: 1 hour

Ancient Egypt was vandalised by tomb raiders and treasure hunters until one Victorian adventurer took them on. Most of us have never heard of Flinders Petrie, but this maverick genius underook a scientific survey of the pyramids, discovered the oldest portraits in the world, unearthed Egypt's prehistoric roots - and in the process invented modern field archaeology, giving meaning to a whole civilisation.

Last on

Tue 30 Apr 2013 00:00 BBC Four

  • Music

    The opening music was specially composed by Adrian Williams.

    Other music included:
    Edward Elgar - Serenade for Strings, Busyness, The Sad Doll, Interlude from The Crown of India, Chanson De Matin, Nursery Suite.
    Arvo Part - Fratres
    Usef Ahmadi - Dawn of Amou Ra
    James S Levine - Mild Shine
    Hermann Langschwert - Ancient Dream
    Kronos Quartet - My Love, Come Quickly
    Gustav Holst - The Planets Suite
    Robin Jeffrey - Timeless Land

Credits

Presenter
Chris Naunton
Director
Deborah Perkin
Director
Deborah Perkin
Executive Producer
Christina Macaulay

Broadcasts

See all broadcasts of The Man who Discovered Egypt (15)

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