In Search of Myths & Heroes: Press
'it's a series that will be one of the highlights of the year'
Daily Telegraph'exciting, edifying, accessible historical television'
The Observer'there are no gimmicks, reconstructions or computer tricks here, just knowledgeable storytelling'
The Mail on Sunday'some of the most remote and visually stunning locations in the world'
Sunday Express'the Indiana Jones of factual television'
Sunday Express'A mix of scholar, seeker and historical detective, his passionate enthusiasm is a boon for programmes where there's never likely to be any archive footage'
Sunday Telegraph'Spurning CGI trickery and am-dram reconstructions, Wood's is a personal, old-fashioned quest'
The Sunday Times'full of captivating images, his film is a mixture of investigation and travelogue in which the journey is as important as what he discovered.'
The Sunday Times(Michael Wood is) 'one of nature's enthusiasts'
The IndependentIn Search of the Queen of Sheba...
'a lovely and evocative journey through Jerusalem, Arabia, the near East and Africa'
Daily Telegraph'Wood's commentary is unbearably poignant, as he's clearly moved by this experience. Chances are you will be too by this enthralling series'
Radio TimesIn Search of Shangri La...
'Heavenly... A journey unlike any other you'll ever see on TV... His adventures make Michael Palin's recent Himalayan trek seem like a luxury picnic... Michael Wood undertakes a quest of the imagination'
TV Times'Wood's irrepressible enthusiasm and knowledge, and some truly exceptional camera work make not getting there a great deal of fun" (Shangri-La)
The Guardian'A well-made and fascinating programme and proof that the BBC does still occasionally get it just right"
The Observer Magazine'A beautifully interwoven and photographed saga, this is a must-see for history buffs."
Daily Express