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Lost Kingdoms of Africa

2010·Show
8Episodes in2Seasons
73
GoodGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4

Heart

Nostalgic and wondrous

  • Nostalgia7
  • Wonder7
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

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.
African HistoryPre-Colonial AfricaBBC DocumentaryHistorical KingdomsCultural ExplorationEducational SeriesSocial CommentaryArchaeological Discovery

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Where can I stream Lost Kingdoms of Africa legally?

Lost Kingdoms of Africa is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Curiosity Stream in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Lost Kingdoms of Africa worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Lost Kingdoms of Africa have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 8 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

When did Lost Kingdoms of Africa air?

It ran from 2010 to 2012 and has ended.

What language is Lost Kingdoms of Africa in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Lost Kingdoms of Africa?

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