The Outrageously Lethal Life Of A Victorian Matchmaker | History of Britain

Sir Tony Robinson takes us back nearly 2,000 years to a time when Britain was under the rule of the Roman Empire - a time of Roman soldiers, gladiators, and European slaves. The Roman Empire collapsed and so did their rule of Britain. But what happened next? Tony takes us through the aftermath of the Roman Empire's collapse and into the middle ages.

Tony Robinson reveals the grim occupations of workers from Georgian and Victorian era Britain. He will venture into the workhouses and factories to reveal the horrible conditions ordinary people were forced into. He also tries his hand at digging railways and rat-catching, as well as perhaps the worst job of them all, the tanner - a vocation that brought with it an intolerable stench and guaranteed social rejection.

Caligula is often thought of as Rome's maddest Emperor but was this actually the case? While his acts of sadism have become legendary, were these all just conjured up by his enemies? Tony Robinson examines the life of one of Ancient Rome's most fascinating emperors. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

Is this cave in the spectacular Cheddar Gorge one of the UK's earliest homes? Tony Robinson and the Time Team delve deep into the earth to solve this prehistoric mystery Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

Our Christmas traditions have changed a lot over the years but not as much as the work related side of the holiday. Tony Robinson takes a look back at some of the worst Christmas jobs in history, from puke collector to turkey gutter, you'll be thankful these jobs are a thing of the past!

Teach An Spidéil is a fascinating house in the heart of Spiddal that has associations with Galway Sheriffs, Merchant Princes, John Wayne, and the Waterboys. Manchán takes a trip to Inis Mór to meet local historian Padraig - from this encounter, he can reveal to Donal Standún, the present owner of the house that it was in fact the Fitzpatricks of Inis Mór in 1650 (regarded in their day as Irish Princes of Trade) who were the first landowners of Spiddal House.