Radio 4's Edward Stourton tries to make sense of the past decade, in which history has been put on fast forward.
The historical observational documentary series follows a team who live the life of Victorian farmers for a year.
In his second series, Neil Oliver explores the birth and growth of his homeland.
Many of today's Christmas customs date from Victorian times, while others pre-date Christianity. Explore the Ten Ages of Christmas galleries, from medieval to post-war.
From the Neolithic era to the present day, track British history with our interactive timeline.
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