Ian Hislop celebrates the people he believes fixed the 19th century's version of 'broken Britain'. Episode one includes a look at anti-slavery campaigner William Wilberforce.
19 Jan 1942: Japan invades Burma, igniting the longest World War Two campaign fought by British troops.
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Archaeologists Alex and Peter and historian Ruth attempt to bring Morwellham Quay in Devon back to life as it was in its Edwardian heyday. In this clip from the final episode, the team visit a town fete.
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Rotten Romans, Terrible Tudors, Awful Egyptians and Vicious Vikings - they all bring history to life for kids in the popular CBBC series. In this clip, go behind the scenes and watch one of the actors change into a viking so hairy he has to drink his coffee through a straw...
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