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Michael Wood travels the globe to explore four of the most famous myths in the world: Shangri-La, the Golden Fleece, the Queen of Sheba and the Holy Grail. Read more

Starring Michael Wood
Genres Documentary

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  • Most helpful members' reviews (3) of In Search Of Myths And Heroes

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  • 5 out of 5 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Really Very Good

    I live in Scotland and can't remember it being on, maybe it was only shown in England. However, this was one of the best BBC series I have watched. It searched out for the most famous places and people of ancient times and actually found some of them. The last episode about King Arthur and Camelot was the best of the series.

      • Thomas Clelland from Motherwell, Scotland
      • Posted 07 Jul 2005 16:53
  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    Slick, Well Produced Documentary

    This is an enjoyable and well-produced documentary series. Each episode takes an established myth or legend and uses it as the basis for an epic journey.

    The end result is part travel documentary, part history documentary and perfect for the armchair explorer. The series benefits from beautiful locations and excellent photography - worth a look if you missed it on TV.

      • TheRTW from Wiltshire
      • Posted 16 Sep 2005 11:07
  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    My Favourite History Teacher

    A very interesting series of programmes. One I missed when it was on television, but well worth a watch. I wish I had had a history teacher like Michael Wood, he just seems to bring it to life with such care and enthusiasm for his subject. I found the Shangrila episode particularly interesting and moving.

      • A customer from Buckinghamshire
      • Posted 22 Apr 2008 23:09

  • Most recent members' reviews (2) of In Search Of Myths And Heroes

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  • 5 out of 5 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Really Very Good

    I live in Scotland and can't remember it being on, maybe it was only shown in England. However, this was one of the best BBC series I have watched. It searched out for the most famous places and people of ancient times and actually found some of them. The last episode about King Arthur and Camelot was the best of the series.

      • Thomas Clelland from Motherwell, Scotland
      • Posted 07 Jul 2005 16:53
  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    My Favourite History Teacher

    A very interesting series of programmes. One I missed when it was on television, but well worth a watch. I wish I had had a history teacher like Michael Wood, he just seems to bring it to life with such care and enthusiasm for his subject. I found the Shangrila episode particularly interesting and moving.

      • A customer from Buckinghamshire
      • Posted 22 Apr 2008 23:09
  • 5 out of 5 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Really Very Good

    I live in Scotland and can't remember it being on, maybe it was only shown in England. However, this was one of the best BBC series I have watched. It searched out for the most famous places and people of ancient times and actually found some of them. The last episode about King Arthur and Camelot was the best of the series.

      • Thomas Clelland from Motherwell, Scotland
      • Posted 07 Jul 2005 16:53
  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    Slick, Well Produced Documentary

    This is an enjoyable and well-produced documentary series. Each episode takes an established myth or legend and uses it as the basis for an epic journey.

    The end result is part travel documentary, part history documentary and perfect for the armchair explorer. The series benefits from beautiful locations and excellent photography - worth a look if you missed it on TV.

      • TheRTW from Wiltshire
      • Posted 16 Sep 2005 11:07
  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    My Favourite History Teacher

    A very interesting series of programmes. One I missed when it was on television, but well worth a watch. I wish I had had a history teacher like Michael Wood, he just seems to bring it to life with such care and enthusiasm for his subject. I found the Shangrila episode particularly interesting and moving.

      • A customer from Buckinghamshire
      • Posted 22 Apr 2008 23:09
  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Customer Review

    With subject matter and locations that beg discovery, these documentaries are full of fascinating stories, unknown facts and rarely seen locations. It would be very easy to fall foul of patronising or unimaginative handling of these legends but the scripts are carefully crafted works of art that take you on a rollercoaster journey of discovery.

    These are must-see gems. You will be talking about them for weeks after viewing them. A nice break from the popcorn fluff of modern movie making.

      • A customer from UK
      • Posted 23 Jun 2008 15:22

  • Rated - 5 stars

    Just wonder-full!

    This was such a wonder-full couple of hours of viewing. Highly recommended. The narrator strikes just the right balance between the 'facts; and the spiritual meaning of the extra-ordinary journeys he shares with us. A total delight - inspiring, poetic and low-key. THE BEST !!

      • A customer from Old Warden
      • Posted 30 Sep 2009 22:00

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