Season 1

1. 1066

2004-04-04

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. Robin Hood

2004-04-11

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. Richard The Third

2004-04-18

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.

4. Dick Turpin

2004-04-25

5. Julius Caesar

2004-05-02

6. Mary, Queen Of Scots

2004-05-09