BRIT ROYAL HERITAGE THROUGH THE AGES with Liam Dale

For the majority of people memories of school days will come flooding back at the mention of the names and dates of British monarchs down through the ages. Endless lists of Henrys, Georges, Williams, Edwards and Elizabeths have put many off the study of history, which is a tragic loss, because the stories of these Kings and Queens are truly fascinating. However, this programme will endeavour to put matters right, presenting the history of British Royalty at top speed, complete with as much gossip, scandal and political intrigue as can possibly be packed into an hour. So, be prepared for an irreverent, humorous, yet historically accurate romp around the good, the bad, and on occasion, extremely ugly Kings and Queens of Great Britain. From the myths and legends of the Ancient Britons, find out what Boudica did to the Romans, if Alfred really burnt the cakes and what made Ethelred so unready. Then after 1066, and the Battle of Hastings, the one date most of us do remember, follow the Norman