Season 1
14 episodes · Jul 31, 2012
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- S1E1
Henry VIII
Jul 31, 201225mDiscover some unusual facts about notable historical figures. Henry VIII gained infamy as a wife-killing tyrant, but he was also a noted wrestler, poet and musician.
- S1E2
Napoleon
Aug 7, 201225mNapoleon was a mighty French general, but did you know he was also a geek and an early spin doctor? And find out more about his antics in the sack in the mischievous history series.
- S1E3
Queen Elizabeth
Aug 14, 201225mLesser-known facts about major historical figures. Elizabeth I was a fiery, passionate monarch who had a host of suitors, but only one true love - and no, it wasn't Blackadder.
- S1E4
Caligula
Aug 21, 201225mThe Roman Emperor Caligula staged decadent banquets, watched torturing as he ate and had affairs with his senators' wives. Learn more about this tyrannical ruler today.
- S1E5
Queen Victoria
Aug 28, 201225mWe are very amused at this cheeky series of quirky historical biographies. Queen Victoria was a passionate figure behind closed doors, with a love shack on the Isle of Wight.
- S1E6
Alexander the Great
Sep 4, 201225mAlexander the Great conquered the world by the time he was 25 - but did he do it all while drunk? Find out in this terrifically tongue-in-cheek history series.
- S1E7
Lord Byron
Sep 11, 201225mThis playboy Romantic poet had a flair for fashion and a love of travel, but is perhaps best known for his sordid and complex love life. Hear about the eventful life of Lord Byron.
- S1E8
The Borgias
Sep 18, 201225mThe decadent Borgia family produced three popes and yet were suspected of committing a host of crimes - including murder by arsenic poisoning. Hear about their unsavoury history.
- S1E9
Marie Antoinette
Sep 25, 201225mShe was the gambling addict who enjoyed a life of luxury, but the mob grew angry at her decadent ways. Learn more about this iconic Queen of excess who had her cake and ate it.
- S1E10
Casanova
Oct 2, 201225mX-rated history series. Giacomo Casanova's name is still synonymous with seduction. Find out more about this 18th century womaniser who charmed his way into high society.
- S1E11
Marquis de Sade
Oct 9, 201225mThe Marquis de Sade was a complex man, a revolutionary philosopher and a sexual deviant who spent a lot of his existence in jail. Hear more about his life story in this racy biopic.
- S1E12
Mata Hari
Oct 16, 201225mThe glamorous Mata Hari was a Dutch exotic dancer who moonlighted as a German spy in World War I. Hear all about this iconic historical figure in the engaging biographical series.
- S1E13
Catherine the Great
Oct 23, 201225mCatherine the Great was a powerful woman, ruling the Russian empire for over 30 years. But just how close was she to her horse? Hear about her secrets in this brassy biography.
- S1E14
Louis XIV
Oct 30, 201225mLouis XIV's reign over France lasted an astonishing 72 years. What were the secrets to his longevity? Find out in the series that dishes the dirt on key historical characters.