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Bacchus Uncovered: Ancient God of Ecstasy

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Professor Bettany Hughes investigates the story of Bacchus, god of wine, revelry, theatre and excess, travelling to Georgia, Jordan, Greece and Britain to discover his origins and his presence in the modern world, and explore how 'losing…

DirectorNick Gillam-Smith
WriterBettany Hughes

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BHBettany Hughes
Bettany Hughes
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