Lost Kingdoms of Africa (2010) is a documentary web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Lost Kingdoms of Africa online in HD.
Lost Kingdoms of Africa — Storyline
Lost Kingdoms of Africa is a British television documentary series. It is produced by the BBC. It describes the pre-colonial history of Africa. The series is narrated by Dr. Gus Casely-Hayford.
The series was originally commissoned as part of the Wonderful Africa Season on BBC Four in the lead up to the 2010 World Cup.
The first season of Lost Kingdoms of Africa was originally screened in the UK on BBC Four each Tuesday night over four weeks, starting on 5 January 2010. The second season of Lost Kingdoms of Africa was broadcast over four weeks, starting on 30 January 2012.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Ross Harper, Michael Simkin, Rachel Bell
- Starring: Gus Casely-Hayford, Michael Simkin, Ross Harper
Lost Kingdoms of Africa — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2010-01-05 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 8 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC Four |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.3/10 (3 votes) |
Lost Kingdoms of Africa — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Nubia (2010-01-05) — The first episode looks at Nubia, in what is now northern Sudan, a kingdom that dominated a vast area of the eastern Sahara for thousands of years. Its people were described as bar
- E2: Ethiopia (2010-01-12) — Art historian Gus Casely-Hayford explores the history of the old African kingdom of Ethiopia, which ended when Emperor Haile Selassie was deposed by the military in 1974.
- E3: Great Zimbabwe (2010-01-19) — Gus Casely-Hayford explores the history of Great Zimbabwe, a symbol of African genius which gives an insight into the empires which once dominated southern Africa.
- E4: West Africa (2010-01-26) — Gus Casely-Hayford travels to Nigeria and Mali to explore the story behind a series of magnificent 16th-century bronzes made in the ancient kingdom of Benin.
Season 2
- E1: The Kingdom of Asante (2012-01-30) — Asante in West Africa was a kingdom that was built on gold and slaves, which ensured its important place in an economy that linked three continents.
- E2: The Zulu Kingdom (2012-02-06) — In South Africa, Gus Casely-Hayford visits evocative sites in Zulu history and searches for the secrets behind the Zulu's cultural power and military strength.
- E3: The Berber Kingdom of Morocco (2012-02-13) — Gus Casely-Hayford visits Morocco, once the centre of a vast kingdom created by African Berbers that stretched from northern Spain to West Africa.
- E4: Bunyoro & Buganda (2012-02-20) — Gus Casely-Hayford visits Uganda to explore how Bunyoro saw its dominance challenged by the rise of Buganda, a neighbouring kingdom on the shores of Lake Victoria.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Lost Kingdoms of Africa have? 2 season(s) with 8 episodes.
Who created Lost Kingdoms of Africa? Ross Harper, Michael Simkin, Rachel Bell.
Where can I watch Lost Kingdoms of Africa? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
