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Following the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb, pressure builds for lead archaeologist Howard Carter and his assistant Shafiq Tadros. Chief funder Lord Carnarvon’s deal with The Times of London for exclusive media coverage causes resentment among other news organisations in Egypt and beyond.

The British team controlling the excavation come under increasing pressure from the Department of Antiquities. When Carnarvon contracts a mysterious illness, rumours of a curse abound.

In November 1922, the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb became the biggest news story in the world. Virtually untouched for over 3,000 years, the tomb contained priceless artefacts including a solid gold coffin, thrones, archery bows, trumpets and fresh linen underwear. Egypt, newly liberated from British rule, hailed the discovery of Tutankhamun as a symbol of its glorious rebirth as an independent nation. Who should control the terms of the dig, and who should keep the treasure?

Original drama based on true events. Written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz.

Cast
Shafiq ….. Noof Ousellam
Howard Carter ..... Neil Stuke
Fahima ….. Sarah Agha
Pierre Lacau ….. Philip Arditti
Mounira ….. Helene Maksoud
Ahmed ….. Rami Nasr
Policeman ...... Liran Nathan
Doria ….. Ajjaz Awad
Evelyn ..… Isabella Inchbald
George Carnarvon .…. Tim McMullan
Boy ….. Ali Khan

Producer: Joby Waldman
Director: Steve Bond and Joby Waldman
Music and Sound Design: Sami El-Enany
Sound Recording: Steve Bond
Script Advisor: Monica Hanna
Language Consultant: Kareem Elshehawy
Production Assistant: Louis Blatherwick
Production Coordinator: Darren Spruce
Executive Producer: Jeremy Mortimer

A Reduced Listening production for ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4