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Is The Ascent of Money coming back?

The Ascent of Money (2008–2008) on Channel 4

The answer: Concluded December 22, 2008.
The Ascent of Money poster
Network / streamer
Channel 4
Premiered
November 17, 2008
Ended
December 22, 2008
Runtime
~60 min per episode
1season
6episodes

About The Ascent of Money

The Ascent of Money ended on December 22, 2008, on Channel 4. The series concluded its first season with a total of six episodes. There are no upcoming episodes scheduled, and the show has completed its run.

The show was a documentary series that aired in 2008, exploring the history of money and finance. Historian Niall Ferguson presented the series, providing context and understanding of how global finance evolved through the ages, including the rise and falls of financial systems.

The series featured Niall Ferguson as the presenter.

The Ascent of Money episode schedule

6 aired

Aired · 6

DateEp.Title
December 22, 2008 S1·E6 Chimerica
December 15, 2008 S1·E5 Safe as Houses
December 8, 2008 S1·E4 Risky Business
December 1, 2008 S1·E3 Blowing Bubbles
November 24, 2008 S1·E2 Human Bondage
November 17, 2008 S1·E1 Dreams of Avarice

The Ascent of Money cast

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