Around the World in 80 Treasures: Full TV Schedule and Live Stream

Documentary series presented by Dan Cruickshank revealing the most beautiful and precious things in the world

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Channel Episode Time
Upcoming Release
Japan - Samurai Sword
Series 1 Shorts 1. Japan - Samurai Sword
Dan is captivated by the sword of a Samurai warrior and the artistry employed to make this beautiful instrument of death.
Your Time
Sat 14 Nov · 20:50
UK
Sat 14 Nov · 20:50
Channel
BBC Four
Upcoming Release
Episode
Japan - Samurai Sword
Series 1 Shorts 1. Japan - Samurai Sword
Dan is captivated by the sword of a Samurai warrior and the artistry employed to make this beautiful instrument of death.
Time
Your Time
Sat 14 Nov · 20:50
UK
Sat 14 Nov · 20:50

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Series 1 10. Homeward Bound

10. Homeward Bound

Documentary series with Dan Cruickshank. Dan's final journey takes him from Bosnia through Greece and Italy before finishing in Spain.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 18 Apr 2005
Availability: Available for over a year (until 19 Dec 2032)
Series 1 9. Turkey to Germany

9. Turkey to Germany

Documentary series with Dan Cruickshank. Dan's penultimate journey takes him from Turkey, via Russia and Poland, to Germany.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 15 Apr 2005
Availability: Available for over a year (until 19 Dec 2032)
Series 1 8. Mali to Egypt

8. Mali to Egypt

Documentary series with Dan Cruickshank. Dan's latest journey reaches new heights of discomfort in the heat and dust of the desert.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 11 Apr 2005
Availability: Available for over a year (until 19 Dec 2032)
Series 1 7. Jordan to Ethiopia

7. Jordan to Ethiopia

Documentary series with Dan Cruickshank. Dan goes in search of the Ark of the Covenant, a journey that takes him from Jordan to the Holy Land and finally Ethiopia.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 4 Apr 2005
Availability: Available for over a year (until 19 Dec 2032)
Series 1 6. Uzbekistan to Syria

6. Uzbekistan to Syria

Documentary series with Dan Cruickshank. Dan sees tile making in Samarkand, the Trading Domes of Bukhara, the Fire Temple of Baku and Persepolis.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 28 Mar 2005
Availability: Available for over a year (until 19 Dec 2032)
Series 1 5. India to Sri Lanka

5. India to Sri Lanka

Documentary series with Dan Cruickshank. In India, he tangles with a ten-armed naked goddess and is moved to passion in the Cave of Heavenly Maidens.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 21 Mar 2005
Availability: Available for over a year (until 19 Dec 2032)
Series 1 4. Japan to China

4. Japan to China

Dan Cruickshank reveals the most beautiful and precious things in the world. In Japan, he visits a temple with a meditation garden. In China, Dan marvels at the Great Wall and the Terracotta Army.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 14 Mar 2005
Availability: Available for over a year (until 19 Dec 2032)
Series 1 3. Australia to Cambodia

3. Australia to Cambodia

In his documentary series revealing the most beautiful things in the world, Dan Cruickshank travels from the Australian outback to Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom in Cambodia.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 7 Mar 2005
Availability: Available for over a year (until 19 Dec 2032)
Series 1 2. Mexico to America

2. Mexico to America

Dan Cruickshank's travels take him from ancient Mayan tombs and the giant warriors of Tula in Mexico to Thomas Jefferson's home in Virginia and the Statue of Liberty.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 28 Feb 2005
Availability: Available for over a year (until 19 Dec 2032)
Series 1 1. Peru to Brazil

1. Peru to Brazil

Documentary series in which Dan Cruickshank reveals the world's most beautiful man-made treasures. Dan visits the giant Moai, the ruins of Machu Picchu and the statue of Christ in Rio.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 26 Feb 2005
Availability: Available for over a year (until 19 Dec 2032)

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