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.
First Aired: 1/11/1987
Languages: English
Created by: Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones
Type: Scripted
Companies: LWT
Countries: United Kingdom
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