Series

The Secret History of Writing

202059m1 season

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Release date: 2020-09-21
Runtime: 59m
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 3
Network: BBC Four
Status: Ended

About The Secret History of Writing

The Secret History of Writing is a 2020 web series in the Documentary genre, starring Lydia Wilson. It spans 1 season and 3 episodes, and originally aired on BBC Four. It holds an average rating of 0.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Secret History of Writing in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

How the invention of writing gave humanity a history. From hieroglyphs to emojis, an exploration of the way in which the technology of writing has shaped the world we live in.

Seasons (1)

Season 13 eps · 2020

Cast

Lydia Wilson

Self - Presenter

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How many seasons of The Secret History of Writing are there?+

The Secret History of Writing has 1 season and 3 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Secret History of Writing?+

The Secret History of Writing stars Lydia Wilson.

When did The Secret History of Writing come out?+

The Secret History of Writing is a 2020 web series.

What genre is The Secret History of Writing?+

The Secret History of Writing is Documentary series.