A History of the World Episode guide
A Tale of Two Rival Cities
A look at the rivalry between the two great northern cities of Liverpool and Manchester.
First broadcast: 17 May 2010
Brighton, The First Resort
Suggs tells the story of how Brighton set the scene for seaside resorts around the world.
First broadcast: 17 May 2010
Cumbria's Atomic Pioneers
The story of how Cumbria pioneered nuclear power during the 1950s.
First broadcast: 17 May 2010
Jenner's Marvellous Medicine
Professor Mark Horton tells the epic story of how Edward Jenner saved billions of lives.
First broadcast: 17 May 2010
King Alfred the Great?
The story of King Alfred who became famous for fighting Vikings and burning cakes.
First broadcast: 17 May 2010
Ploughs, Cows and Clover
Five objects tell the story of how East Anglia helped feed the world.
First broadcast: 17 May 2010
Suffragette City
Actress Sheila Hancock tells the story of British women and their battle for the vote.
First broadcast: 17 May 2010
The Birth of Steam
The story of Thomas Newcomen, inventor of the world's first working steam-powered engine.
First broadcast: 17 May 2010
The Clock That Changed the World
The story of the amazing 280-year-old wooden clock that changed timekeeping for ever.
First broadcast: 17 May 2010
The Man Who Shrank the Globe
Jem Stansfield uncovers the story behind the invention of the jet engine.
First broadcast: 17 May 2010
Towton 1461
Terry Deary tells the story of the country's biggest and bloodiest ever battle.
First broadcast: 17 May 2010
Unlocking the Midlands
Chris Tarrant on how a simple invention changed the Midlands forever.
First broadcast: 17 May 2010
