THE MINOTAUR'S ISLAND

Synopsis:
The mysterious island of Crete has always had a hold on our imagination.

It’s the legendary birth-place of Zeus and the realm of the cruel tyrant King Minos, whose beautiful daughter led Theseus into the underground lair of terrifying man-beast – the Minotaur.

Bettany Hughes explores Crete’s breath-taking scenery and major archaeological finds to piece together the story of the Minoans.

Weighing up rival archaeological claims from both past and present, she offers her own insights into an ancient civilisation steeped in mythology.

Press Comments:
“Bettany is the latest and fairest of all... overtaking the It girls and It boys like Jon Snow’s son and that little popsy who does Nelson.”
AA Gill, Sunday Times

“Inspiring”
The Evening Standard

Distribution Information:
Channel 4 International

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