Exploring India's Treasures: Bettany Hughes

Synopsis

The professor, seasoned adventurer, author and historian - alongside local experts and academics - guides viewers through her curated selection of the treasures of India.

First Air Date: 2023-07-09

Last Air Date: 2023-07-16

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 2

Networks: Channel 4

Top Cast

Bettany Hughes as Presenter

Seasons

Series 1 (2023)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The North (2023-07-09)

Bettany Hughes’ first stop, in the holy city of Varanasi, is a particularly emotional experience because it’s an opportunity to honor her late mother in a ceremony of remembrance. She uncovers a lesser-known aspect of the famous Taj Mahal in Agra, which is also associated with loss, since it was built to house the tomb of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan’s wife.
Ep. 2: The South (2023-07-16)

Bettany Hughes takes a train up into the Nigri mountains to meet the women of the indigenous Toda people. At a thousand-year-old temple in Thanjavur, Hughes sees the local sculptors using traditional techniques to create the stunning Chola bronzes.