The Greek and Persian Wars (1998)

Part of the History of Warfare series,this documentary focuses on the conflicts between the Greek city states and the Persian Empire in the fifth century BC,including the famous Greek victory at Marathon,and the Spartans' defence of the pass at Thermopylae,which ensured Greek freedom and victory. Features dramatised reconstructions and analysis by experts in the field of ancient history,as well as a special narration by Brian Blessed.