Macclesfield Express

Tut Channel 5, 9pm

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After Cleopatra, he’s probably got the best name recognitio­n of any ancient Egyptian leader, but how much do we really know about Tutankhamu­n? Well, we might know a bit more after this weekend, as Channel 5 brings us this lavish two-part historical epic over consecutiv­e evenings. Avan Jogia stars as the 19-year-old pharaoh, whose kingdom is largely controlled by his advisor Ay (Ben Kingsley) and doubledeal­ing high priest Amun (Alexander Siddig). However, the teenager is keen to take control of his chaotic empire, and starts by sneaking out to Thebes.

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Avan Jogia

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