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Ian Hislop's Olden Days

Season 1 Episode 2: Forward Into The Past

During Britain's Victorian era of rapid industrialization and modernization, Ian Hislop explores the intriguing phenomenon of medieval revivalism, revealing the surprising ways the Middle Ages mesmerized the nation's imagination.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Heroes For All Times

1. Heroes For All Times

Aired: Apr 9, 2014

The nation's affinity for its historical heritage is showcased in this episod...

Episode 2 Forward Into The Past

2. Forward Into The Past

Aired: Apr 16, 2014

During Britain's Victorian era of rapid industrialization and modernization, ...

Episode 3 Green Imagined Land

3. Green Imagined Land

Aired: Apr 23, 2014

Ian Hislop examines the romanticized portrayal of rural life in the past, con...

Appearances

Jonathan Bate

Creators

Ian MacMillan

Ian MacMillanDirector

Info about Ian Hislop's Olden Days

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary, History