Bradley Walsh: Egypt's Cosmic Code

Within the programme, the presenter visits the monuments of ancient Egypt, aiming to uncover how these 4,500‑year‑old wonders were constructed. By examining the engineering techniques and the cultural context of the sites, the series seeks to explain the methods that made such monumental achievements possible.

Written in the Stars is a television programme presented as an episode‑style installment. The series title, its format as a programme and its classification as an episode are the only identifiers given for the show. In this particular episode the host travels to the great monuments of Ancient Egypt. The journey is motivated by a desire to uncover how these structures – often described as “wonders of the ancient world” – were erected some 4,500 years ago. By moving among the stone edifices, the presenter seeks clues that might explain the techniques and resources employed by the builders of that distant era. The focus remains squarely on the Egyptian sites themselves, treating them as both historical artefacts and engineering puzzles. Throughout the visit, the presenter keeps the central question in view: what methods allowed such massive constructions to be completed so long ago? The episode therefore frames the ancient monuments not merely as tourist attractions, but as tangible evidence of a civilisation’s capacity to achieve feats that continue to intrigue modern observers.