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Ian Hislop explores the British trait of obsession with the past. He shows how the Victorians turned to the Middle Ages to make sense of their era of progress. Show more
Ian Hislop presents a film about Victorian financiers known for their spectacular philanthropy, including Samuel Gurney, George Peabody, Angela Burdett-Coutts and Natty Rothschild. Show more
Jo Brand guest-hosts the comedy quiz show with a satirical edge. Team captains are Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, and the guest panellists are Andy Hamilton and Julia Hartley-Brewer.
Extended version of the popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Robert Lindsay and guest panellists Deborah Meaden and Johnny Vegas.
Extended version of the popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Frank Skinner and guest panellists Matt Forde and Miles Jupp.
Ian Hislop takes a look at the notorious Beeching Report of 1963, which led to the closure of a third of the nation's railway lines and forced thousands of people onto the road. Show more
The extended version of the satirical news quiz. Jo Brand hosts, with regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Diane Morgan and Nick Hewer.
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four
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Ian Hislop investigates Britain's emotional history. He takes a wry and witty look at the ups and downs of the stiff upper lip since the First World War. Show more
Guest host Jo Brand joins team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.
Can Ian Hislop create a photofit image of Henry VIII from the many created down the ages? With Alan Bennett. From 2009. Show more
Guest host Richard Ayoade and panellists Maisie Adam and Justin Webb join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Charlie Brooker and panellists Emma Barnett and Phil Wang.
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Charlie Brooker and panellists Emma Barnett and Phil Wang.
Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Charlie Brooker and panellists Dr Hannah Fry and Mark Steel.
The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jack Dee and guest panellists Charlie Brooker and Bridget Christie.
The extended version of the popular news quiz, with captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jack Dee and guest panellists Charlie Brooker and Bridget Christie.
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Charlie Brooker and guest panellists Rich Hall and Maureen Lipman.
Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Charlie Brooker and guest panellists Rich Hall and Maureen Lipman.
Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host William Shatner and guest panellists Charlie Brooker and Andy Hamilton.
Extended version of the popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host William Shatner and guest panellists Charlie Brooker and Andy Hamilton.
