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The Ancient World with Bettany Hughes: all seasons, episodes and where it airs in the UK
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The Ancient World with Bettany Hughes is a UK history and documentary series on Channel 4, which ran from 2004 to 2010, with 1 season and 8 episodes.
The Ancient World with Bettany Hughes has ended; its final episode aired on Wednesday, April 21, 2010.
The Ancient World with Bettany Hughes seasons (1 season, 8 episodes)
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | October 23, 2004 | April 21, 2010 |
Original UK air dates on Channel 4.
Common questions
How many seasons of The Ancient World with Bettany Hughes are there?
The Ancient World with Bettany Hughes has 1 season and 8 episodes, first airing on Saturday, October 23, 2004.
Has The Ancient World with Bettany Hughes ended?
The Ancient World with Bettany Hughes has ended; its final episode aired on Wednesday, April 21, 2010.
What channel is The Ancient World with Bettany Hughes on in the UK?
The Ancient World with Bettany Hughes aired on Channel 4. Past episodes are often available on the broadcaster's own catch-up app.
Who stars in The Ancient World with Bettany Hughes?
The main cast includes Bettany Hughes.
Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved October 7, 2026.