A series of four programmes about the truth behind some of the popular figures in British history. 1: Dick Whittington
Introduced by Magnus Magnusson The real Richard Whittington was a skilful medieval businessman who made his money importing luxury textiles and who gained royal favour by lending money to the Crown. But how did this sober and sensible man become a fairy-tale hero? And how did he get linked with a black cat?
Producer JANE COLES
Editor BRUCE NORMAN