“Ancient Egyptians” is four part drama documentary telling four very different stories gleaned from contemporary accounts still in existence in Egypt today.

“The Battle of Megiddo” is an epic tale of the moment Egypt moved from being a country to an empire.

“Tomb Robbers” recounts the trial and the events leading up to it, which exposed the first grave robbers in The Valley of the Kings.

“Murder in the Temple” reveals an age old conspiracy by the Egyptian priesthood to cover up the murder of a child, and thus allow themselves to retain power.

“The Twins” is the story of two girls whose lives become inextricably entwined with the goings on in the temple at Memphis, and how they became such an important part of it.

The except here is from the opening of “The Battle of Megiddo”. Winner of an INDIE Award, and nominated for 4 BAFTAs.

4 x 1hr Channel4