Seasons
2
Episodes
12
Networks
ITV1
Countries
GB
First aired
1987-01-11
Last aired
1988-02-20
Language
en
Rating
10.0 / 10
Episode release dates
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Synopsis and details
A mock-historical documentary utilising old, often obscure, film clips to satirise world history, with hosts Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones presenting behind desks and featuring a running gag about Smith's ancestors appearing in the footage. A second series features a slightly altered format focusing on topics like medicine, law, and science.
Seasons and episodes
Series 1
6 episodes · 1987-01-10
Series 2
6 episodes · 1988-01-15
Cast
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