The Spartans

2002 NR 2h 55m 8

A history of the ancient Spartans, featuring historian Bettany Hughes as presenter and narrator.

The Spartans background

Episodes:

Episode 1 Part 1

1. Part 1

Aired: Nov 17, 2002

Part 1 deals with the arrival of the Dorian settlers into the Eurotas valley,...

Episode 2 Part 2

2. Part 2

Aired: Nov 24, 2002

Part 2 opens with the retreat of the Persians, after Thermopylae and the batt...

Episode 3 Part 3

3. Part 3

Aired: Dec 1, 2002

Part 3 introduces Alcibiades, an Athenian statesman who defects to Sparta and...


Info about The Spartans

Current Status: Ended

Network: Channel 4

Genres: Documentary, History