* Ian Hislop's Olden Days (2014)

Ian Hislop explores the British obsession with the past. He reveals how and why, throughout our history, we have continually plundered 'the olden days' to make sense of and shape the present.

Part 1

Ian Hislop explores two of Britain's most inspiring monarchs, King Arthur and King Alfred.

Part 2

How the Victorians turned to the Middle Ages to make sense of their era of progress.

Part 3

Ian Hislop looks at the rural olden days - Britain's idealised vision of the countryside.