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Ian Hislop's Olden Days

Ian Hislop delves into the British fixation with the past, uncovering how historical nostalgia influences contemporary society.

Ian explores the British obsession with the past, revealing how and why the nation has continually plundered its history to make sense of the present.

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...

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Info about Ian Hislop's Olden Days

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary, History

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