Exploring India with Bettany Hughes
2023– · Channel 4 · 60 min · 1 season
S01E02 · The South
Mon, 17 July, 5:00 am
Bettany travels to Thanjavur, also known at Tanjore, which was once the capital of the Chola empire, one of the longest ruling dynasties in world history. She explores the 10th-century Brihadeeswarar Temple, before taking the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, an outstanding example of an innovative transportation system built through uneven and challenging terrain. Bettany's adventure in the Malabar Coast finishes aboard one of Kerala's famous houseboats.
About
Seasoned adventurer, author and historian, Professor Bettany Hughes, alongside local experts and academics, takes viewers through her curated selection of Indian treasures.
Travelling through this diverse country from North to South, through stunning countryside and spectacular cities, she discovers the fascinating past of this epically beautiful sub-continent. Bettany journeys through temples and palaces, exploring the latest finds in vast archaeological sites, immersing herself in local festivals and traditions, to reveal the histories and traditions that make India unique.
Episodes
- E01
The North
Mon, 10 July· 60 minA journey through the greatest archaeological, architectural and cultural treasures of the Indian subcontinent, starting in the holy city of Varanasi. Bettany is invited to take part in a ceremony to honour her recently departed mother. Embedding herself further into the spiritual worlds of India, Bettany heads to New Delhi to experience celebrations of Sufism and uncover the story of one of India's greatest rulers, Akbar the Great.
- E02
The South
Mon, 17 July· 60 minBettany travels to Thanjavur, also known at Tanjore, which was once the capital of the Chola empire, one of the longest ruling dynasties in world history. She explores the 10th-century Brihadeeswarar Temple, before taking the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, an outstanding example of an innovative transportation system built through uneven and challenging terrain. Bettany's adventure in the Malabar Coast finishes aboard one of Kerala's famous houseboats.
Cast
Bettany Hughes
Bettany Hughes