Season 1

Episodes

1. 1

   1. 1066

   4 Apr 2004

   A look at the events leading up to perhaps the single most famous date in British history - the Battle of Hastings, 1066 AD. Nick and his team of actors reveal little-known facts about the Norman invasion, including how secret skullduggery and a few bad decisions changed the course of history. Plus the ultimate twist in the tale - did King Harold actually survive the battle after all?

2. 2

   2. Robin Hood

   11 Apr 2004

   Robin Hood is perhaps Britain's most popular historical hero. Nick Knowles goes on the trail of the real Robin Hood - if such a person ever existed...

3. 3

   3. Richard The Third

   18 Apr 2004

   Richard III is often thought of as the most villainous of English monarchs, but has history given him a raw deal? Nick Knowles traces the events of his reign to see if Richard was really as bad as he is portrayed in Shakespeare's play.

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   4. Dick Turpin

   25 Apr 2004

5. 5

   5. Julius Caesar

   2 May 2004

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   6. Mary, Queen Of Scots

   9 May 2004