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21/10/2016

Archaeologist Ben Robinson commemorates the 950th anniversary of the Norman conquest by revealing how castles, cathedrals, town life and the class system were all Norman imports.

A frustrated Essex commuter makes a business out of helping people claim for delays. It's been so successful she gave up her job. Now there's a campaign for compensation for 15 minute delays.
Ellie Robinson found herself a national celebrity after swimming her way to gold and bronze medals at the Rio Paralympics. The 15-year-old Northampton schoolgirl was inspired by watching Ellie Simmonds at the London Paralympics in 2012, but has amazed those around her by how quickly she has reached the top. We follow her on her return home, as she shares her triumph with school friends, club mates and family. To commemorate the 950th anniversary of the Norman conquest, archaeologist Ben Robinson takes a lightning tour of eastern England and reveals how castles, cathedrals, town life and the class system were all Norman imports that shaped the way we lived then and the way we live now.

29 minutes

Last on

Fri 21 Oct 2016 19:30

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Presenter David Whiteley
Series Producer Paul Baker
Editor Maggie Dolan

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