The series revealing the history behind the week's headlines returns for a second, eight-part run, presented by Mark Urban.
Former royal reporter
Michael Cole reveals the inside story of Princess Alexandra. Despite a marriage to the Prince of Wales, later Edward VII , that was dogged by scandals over his adultery, she became an icon of the 19th century, renowned for her work with the poor and sick.
Birmingham historian
Carl Chinn has a humorous video gift about the city for US President Bill Clinton , due there for the G8 summit this week.
Editors Archie Baron and Neil Cameron
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