In 1961, the 264 inhabitants of the world's most remote inhabited island, Tristan da Cunha, were evacuated when a volcano erupted. Jolyon Jenkins talks to surviving islanders. Show more
In November 1979, a Norfolk man with a metal detector found an amazing Roman hoard. Then, he hid it away again. Chris Ledgard investigates the recovery of the Thetford Treasure. Show more
In October 1980 a new play, The Romans in Britain, opened at the National Theatre. Chris Ledgard revisits the scandal surrounding the notorious production. Show more
In 1974, the Portsmouth Sinfonia sold out the Albert Hall. It was billed 'the world's worst orchestra' but among its members were Brian Eno and Michael Nyman. Was it just a joke? Show more
