Starring
Mel SmithGriff Rhys Jones
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About
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.
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Series 11987
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Series 21988
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Cast
Mel Smith Mel
Griff Rhys Jones Griff
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