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S7·E8 Sir Mortimer Wheeler - A Life in Ruins

Episode
Season 7, Episode 8
Air Date
October 21, 2007
Runtime
60 minutes
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired October 21, 2007 60 min
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Synopsis

Profile of Mortimer Wheeler, who became the public face of archaelogy for almost 40 years. With the arrival of television in the 1950s, the energetic and charismatic Wheeler became a celebrity and was the first to bring the subject to a mass audience. From Dorset to the Himalayas, from Television Centre to Zimbabwe, a vast array of archive footage shows how Wheeler informed and entertained the viewing public.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 7 Episode 8 of Timeshift air?

Season 7, Episode 8 ('Sir Mortimer Wheeler - A Life in Ruins') originally aired on October 21, 2007.

How long is Season 7 Episode 8 ('Sir Mortimer Wheeler - A Life in Ruins')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 60 minutes.

What happens in Timeshift Season 7 Episode 8?

Profile of Mortimer Wheeler, who became the public face of archaelogy for almost 40 years. With the arrival of television in the 1950s, the energetic and charismatic Wheeler became a celebrity and was the first to bring the subject to a mass audience. From Dorset to the Himalayas, from Television Ce...

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