The Land of the Pharaohs with Curtis Ryan Woodside
The Sunday Show
Sunday, 8 November 2026 - 37 minutes
The Land of the Pharaohs – With Curtis Ryan Woodside
This evening, Ed Finn takes us on an extraordinary journey into the fascinating world of Ancient Egypt with award-winning documentary filmmaker, Egyptologist, author and historian Curtis Ryan Woodside, whose passion for the Land of the Pharaohs has taken him from a childhood fascination with Egyptian history to working alongside some of the world's most celebrated Egyptologists.
Curtis shares his remarkable personal journey, his adventures exploring ancient tombs, temples and archaeological treasures, and the extraordinary discoveries and historical mysteries that continue to inspire his work.
Having produced and presented numerous acclaimed documentaries, Curtis has collaborated with legendary Egyptologist Dr Zahi Hawass, Egypt's former Minister of Antiquities, as well as renowned experts including Professor Salima Ikram and Dr Sahar Saleem. His acclaimed documentary series The Great Life of Ramses explores the extraordinary reign of Ramses II, with Dr Hawass serving as chief consultant.
Ed also chats with Curtis about his fascinating books, including Egypt Through the Ages, an extensively researched and beautifully illustrated 620-page exploration of Egyptian civilisation, and Egypt & Nubia: Sailing Lake Nasser, which takes readers on a remarkable journey through the history, monuments and landscapes of southern Egypt and ancient Nubia.
From the mysteries of Tutankhamun and the extraordinary women who ruled Egypt to the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel, the secrets of the pyramids and the spectacular Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Curtis brings the ancient world vividly to life.
Through meticulous research, breathtaking filmmaking and a determination to challenge popular misconceptions, Curtis has developed a distinctive talent for uncovering overlooked stories and separating historical fact from enduring myth.
Join Ed for a captivating conversation about adventure, discovery, history and one man's extraordinary passion for bringing the lost world of the Pharaohs back to life.
Have a look inside my newest book: Ancient Egypt Up-Close! Almost 400 pages of up close images of exquisite details of ancient Egyptian art, object, temple and tomb scenes.
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