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The Story of India

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For over two millennia, India has been at the centre 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. From Buddhism to Bollywood, from mathematics to outsourcing, Michael Wood discovers India's impact on history - and on us.

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EndedMiniseries
Original Network
BBC Two
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 6 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

2007 – 2007

Premiered: Fri, Aug 24, 2007

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Fri, Sep 28, 2007

Season 1, Episode 6: “Freedom & Liberation”

This episode examines the British Raj and India's struggle for freedom. Michael Wood reveals how in South India a global corporation came to control much of the subcontinent, and explores the magical culture of Lucknow, discovering the enigmatic Briton who helped found the freedom movement. He traces the Amritsar massacre, the rise of Gandhi and Nehru, and the events that led to the Partition of India in 1947.

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Type: Trailer • Published 2010-04-12

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What is The Story of India about?

For over two millennia, India has been at the centre 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. From Buddhism to Bollywood, from mathematics to outsourcing, Michael Wood discovers India's impact on history - and on us.

How many seasons does The Story of India have?

The Story of India comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Story of India?

Key cast members in The Story of India include Michael Wood.

Who created or directed The Story of India?

The Story of India was developed and directed by Not specified.