David Macaulay

as Host

Derek Jacobi

as Hordedef (voice)

Brian Blessed

as Ankhaf (voice)

John Hurt

as Khufu / Second French Explorer (voice)

Siân Phillips

as Mersyankh (voice)

Geoffrey Matthews

as Nebka / Dedi / Messenger / First French Explorer (voice)

Tim Pigott-Smith

as Djedefre / Scout (voice)

Sarah Bullen

as Henutsen (voice)

Timothy Spall

as Kawab / Tomb Robber (voice)

Peter Pacey

as Khafre / Guard (voice)

Ysanne Churchman

as Meritities / Boy Khafre (voice)