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History TV and radio in the UK: what’s on our screens in May 2022?

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The upstairs/downstairs world of Downton Abbey: how true to life is it?

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Where is Bridgerton filmed? 5 places to visit for fans of the popular Netflix period drama

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Bridgerton: behind the scenes of season 2

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The best historical TV shows and movies to stream in 2022

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Bridgerton: the real history explained

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The BBC at 100: the corporation at war

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The real Uhtred of Bebbanburg: the historical inspirations for The Last Kingdom’s hero

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The Last Kingdom season 5: real history and historical accuracy

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20th Century

The BBC at 100: establishment values in the 1930s

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Viking

Vikings: Valhalla – the real history behind Netflix’s successor to Vikings

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20th Century

Peaky Blinders: The story so far, plus the real figures to expect in season 6

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20th Century

The BBC at 100: audio adventures in the 1920s

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20th Century

BBC at 100 Broadcasting House: a new home for the BBC

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