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Spice Routes and Silk Roads

Episode 3 of 6

A look at India in the days of the Roman Empire. In Kerala the spice trade opened India to the world, whilst bazaars in Madurai delighted Greek traders.

Michael Wood traces India in the days of the Roman Empire. In Kerala the spice trade opened India to the world, whilst gold and silk bazaars in the ancient city of Madurai were a delight for visiting Greek traders. From the deserts of Turkmenistan, Michael travels down the Khyber Pass to Pakistan to discover a forgotten Indian Empire that opened up the Silk Road and at Peshawar built a lost Wonder of the World.

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Sun 4 Nov 201223:35
BBC Four

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Credits

PresenterMichael Wood
DirectorJeremy Jeffs
ProducerRebecca Dobbs

Broadcasts

  • Fri 7 Sep 200721:00
    BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue) & Northern Ireland only
  • Fri 7 Sep 200721:30
    BBC Two Wales (Analogue) & Wales only
  • Mon 8 Oct 200702:20
    BBC One
  • Thu 14 Feb 200820:00
    BBC Four
  • Sun 4 Nov 201220:00
    BBC Four
  • Sun 4 Nov 201223:35
    BBC Four