1: Black Death | World’s Worst Century
Was the 14th century the worst time in history to be alive? The population of Britain was ravaged by a plague that drove mankind to the edge of extinction, convulsed by a war that lasted a hundred years, and exploited and taxed by oppressive regimes. Yet, despite these world-class hardships, medieval society wasn’t all grim and venal-it could be remarkably resilient.
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S1E3: Warwick | Secrets of Great British Castles
In this episode, Dan explores Warwick Castle whose walls echo with tales of betrayal, bloodshed, murder and financial ruin.
S1E2: London | Underground Britain
In London, Rob discovers a labyrinth of tunnels, vaults and secret places the general public is not meant to know about. He visits a deserted `ghost' station, a vast bomb-proof bunker intended for Churchill in the event of a German invasion, and ventures beneath the Thames to examine an engineering marvel once described as the eighth wonder of the world.