Egypt (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Series · ★ 8.4
Released in 2005, Egypt is a documentary and drama series.
What it’s about. Television drama serial about various archaeological discoveries taking place in that country's history, with the occasional 'flashback' scene involving actors portraying the ancient Egyptians themselves.
Who’s in it. Egypt stars Matthew Kelly as Giovanni Belzoni, Lynsey Baxter as Sarah Belzoni, Andrew Sachs as Narrator and Julian Wadham as Lord Carnarvon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, Egypt sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BBC Select Apple Tv channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Egypt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Egypt tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Egypt (2005)?
- In US, Egypt is available to stream on BBC Select Apple Tv channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Egypt worth watching?
- Egypt holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Egypt?
- Egypt stars Matthew Kelly, Lynsey Baxter, Andrew Sachs, Julian Wadham and Caroline Langrishe.
- When was Egypt released?
- Egypt was released in 2005.