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What killed King Tutankhamun? Ever since his spectacular tomb was discovered, the boy king has been the most famous pharaoh of ancient Egypt. But his mysterious death, at just 19 years old, has never been explained. Dallas Campbell reports on new scientific research being carried out on his fragile remains in an attempt to get to the truth.

Primary Title
  • Tutankhamun: The Truth Uncovered
Date Broadcast
  • Monday 10 May 2021
Release Year
  • 2014
Start Time
  • 21 : 30
Finish Time
  • 22 : 30
Duration
  • 60:00
Channel
  • Choice TV
Broadcaster
  • Top TV Limited
Programme Description
  • What killed King Tutankhamun? Ever since his spectacular tomb was discovered, the boy king has been the most famous pharaoh of ancient Egypt. But his mysterious death, at just 19 years old, has never been explained. Dallas Campbell reports on new scientific research being carried out on his fragile remains in an attempt to get to the truth.
Classification
  • G
Owning Collection
  • Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
  • Television
Languages
  • English
Captions
Live Broadcast
  • No
Rights Statement
  • Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
  • Documentary television programs--Great Britain
  • Tutankhamen, King of Egypt--Tombs
  • Egypt--History--To 332 B.C.
Genres
  • Documentary
Contributors
  • Tom Stubberfield (Director)
  • Dallas Campbell (Presenter)
  • Lucy Mallatratt (Producer)
  • Tom Stubberfield (Producer)
  • STV Productions (Production Unit)
Subjects
  • Documentary television programs--Great Britain
  • Tutankhamen, King of Egypt--Tombs
  • Egypt--History--To 332 B.C.