Synopsis
How the invention of writing gave humanity a history. From hieroglyphs to emojis, an exploration of the way in which the technology of writing has shaped the world we live in.
Series Information
- First Aired
- 2020
- Last Aired
- 2020
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode Length
- 59 min
- Genre
- Documentary
- Network
- BBC Four
- Status
- Ended
Top Cast
Lydia Wilson
Self - Presenter
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