The Search for Alexander the Great
Series Overview
Friends, contemporaries and even enemies of Alexander the Great gather in a tent to tell his tale through their eyes.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
Broadcast Syndication
1 Season • 4 Episodes
1981 – 1981
Premiered: Wed, May 6, 1981
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Episode 4”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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James Mason
Narrator
Jane Lapotaire
Olympias
Robert Stephens
Darius of Persia
Julian Glover
Philip II
Nicholas Clay
Alexander
Ian Charleson
Hephaistion
Michael Williams
Aristotle
Michael Byrne
Demosthenes
Gabriel Byrne
Ptolemy
Barry Stanton
Cleitus
Matthew Long
Attalus
Jack Klaff
Bagoas
Peter Porteous
Callisthenes
Justin Sykes
Young Alexander
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Sykes
George Lefferts, Simon Raven
Robert Sharples
Peter Jessop
Peter Pitt
Haidee Granger, Michael Latham, Michael Peacock, Eben Wilson
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Sykes
Director
George Lefferts
Writer
Simon Raven
Writer
Robert Sharples
Original Music Composer
Peter Jessop
Director of Photography
Peter Pitt
Editor
Emma Porteous
Costume Design
Michael Latham
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Search for Alexander the Great
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What is The Search for Alexander the Great about?
Friends, contemporaries and even enemies of Alexander the Great gather in a tent to tell his tale through their eyes.
How many seasons does The Search for Alexander the Great have?
The Search for Alexander the Great comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Search for Alexander the Great?
Key cast members in The Search for Alexander the Great include James Mason, Jane Lapotaire, Robert Stephens, Julian Glover, Nicholas Clay.
Who created or directed The Search for Alexander the Great?
The Search for Alexander the Great was developed and directed by Peter Sykes.