Synopsis
The purchase of an Ancient Egyptian mummy at an auction leads to a horrifying series of events for two Oxford students.
- Channel: BBC Four
- Broadcast year: 2023
- Type: Adaptation of Lot No. 249 by Arthur Conan Doyle
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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