Codex

Tony Robinson

Synopsis

Locked in the British Museum overnight, a team of intrepid contestants must turn historical code breakers in this engaging combination of game show and archaeological mystery tour

Clips

  • Cosmopolitan Mummy Discussing a Mummy

    A 2000-year-old mummy of a man with a Greek name who lived in Egypt as a Roman...

    1:42

    Series 1, Episode 12, Codex

  • Roman Letters Tony Robinson looking at Roman letters

    A 2000-year-old snapshot of life on the edge of an empire

    1:52

    Series 1, Episode 8, Codex

  • Mosaic Mask Mosaic mask

    A closer look at the terrifying symbol of an Aztec deity

    1:59

    Series 1, Episode 8, Codex

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Episode Guide

  • Series 1 Episode 1 Codex

    The five contestants - including a professional wrestler, a barman and a geography teacher - come face to face with treasures from Mesopotamia, 'the cradle of civilisation'. Can they reveal…

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  • Series 1 Episode 2 Codex

    Five contestants from around the UK - including a DJ and an aromatherapist - explore the British Museum's Imperial Rome collection in a bid to solve the secret code.

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played by Tony Robinson
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