The BEST episodes of The Story of China

Every episode of The Story of China ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Story of China!

The Story of China explores the history of the world’s oldest continuous state, from the ancient past to the present day.

Last Updated: 4/8/2024Network: BBC TwoStatus: Ended
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Ancestors
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8.31
81 votes

#1 - Ancestors

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/21/2016

Michael Wood joins the Qin family reunion as they gather to worship their ancestors.

Writer: Michael Wood
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The Last Empire
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8.08
12 votes

#2 - The Last Empire

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/18/2016

The story of China's last empire, the Qing, which lasted from 1644 to 1912.

Writer: Michael Wood
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The Ming
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7.93
15 votes

#3 - The Ming

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/11/2016

The tale of the Ming dynasty begins with the amazing story of Hongwu, a peasant rebel.

Writer: Michael Wood
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The Age of Revolution
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7.62
13 votes

#4 - The Age of Revolution

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/25/2016

Michael Wood investigates three cataclysmic revolutions which shaped modern-day China.

Writer: Michael Wood
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The Golden Age
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7.59
46 votes

#5 - The Golden Age

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/4/2016

Michael Wood looks at the Song dynasty era, including its art, inventions and cuisine.

Writer: Michael Wood
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Silk Roads and China Ships
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7.55
49 votes

#6 - Silk Roads and China Ships

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/28/2016

Michael Wood looks at China's first great international age under the Tang Dynasty.

Writer: Michael Wood
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