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Alex Horne tries to discover why some games survived, and examines the best of those that did not. He attempts to relaunch the ancient sport of the Quintain, horseless jousting. Show more
Special edition of the quiz in which links must be made between seemingly random things. Eight teams return to take part in a Connecting Wall mini-tournament. Show more
Julia Bradbury walks the 60 kilometres of Iceland's most famous hiking route, a trail which ends at the the huge volcanic crater at the centre of the Eyjafjallajökull glacier. Show more
Quiz in which links must be made between seemingly random things. The semi-finals and final of the mini-tournament, plus wall-solving tales from celebrities. Show more
A tribute to Liverpudlian comic Ken Dodd, in which he discusses his career and influences. Featuring clips of his early performances and footage of him on tour in recent times. Show more
Series about the history of popular games in Britain. Ancient games were fundamental, but by the late Middle Ages gaming had become associated with gambling. Show more
Special edition of the quiz in which links must be made between seemingly random things. Eight teams return to take part in a Connecting Wall mini-tournament. Show more
Quiz in which links must be made between seemingly random things. The semi-finals and final of the mini-tournament, plus wall-solving tales from celebrities. Show more
Julia Bradbury walks the 60 kilometres of Iceland's most famous hiking route, a trail which ends at the the huge volcanic crater at the centre of the Eyjafjallajökull glacier. Show more
Don Manley reveals the tricks that compilers use to bamboozle and entertain cryptic crossword solvers, while fans including Prunella Scales explain why they enjoy them. Show more
Series about the history of popular games in Britain. Ancient games were fundamental, but by the late Middle Ages gaming had become associated with gambling. Show more
