i'd like to see a nice series on pre-columbian south america, most of the programs we get are centred on their magnificent architecture, but little on the way of life.
perhaps then it it could be extended to show the devastation the spanish wrought when they arrived.

I would like to see a documentary investigating the Tower of London and the people that went in but didn't come out.

The myth surrounding the Ravens and whether the 2 princes really were murdered and buried there.

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Originally posted by Mayhemmm:
The history of Corruption in the British Police Force up to the present day.

A history of CCTV its uses and abuses.

A hint of sarcasm maybe?

But, I recently studied the RUC in Northern Ireland, an absolutely fascinating subject. There are many books out on the different aspects of policing (including corruption) but any TV programmes about it seem to centre on the criminal aspect of well known cases of police corruption rather than of a historical perspective.

I would love to continue studying the RUC (any research offers out there? )

I would like to see a series or programme done on the saxons leading up to the battle of hastings and maybe even beyond.

Maybe you could do a series on the wars that have shaped British history. Hastings, the Crusades, wars of the roses, right through to trafalgar, crimea and WWII etc. That would be interesting

Why not a series from female perspective using their common roles of a period ? e.g. mother, peace-weaver, apothecary (if women WERE allowed to do such trades), house-keeper (and all the skills/jobs that would cover then - no nipping to the supermarket). How were they seen within society - equals, not quite equals ? Part of the programme could cover dress - be lovely to see costume (I'm sure the re-enactors probably could provide a good selection).

I suppose the best Historical program would be, for me, the History of Margeret (forgive the spelling) and Mary Tudor, Henry VIII sisters. For they both formed family lines which were trouble to Henry VIII own decendents, Mary I had Jane, and Elizabeth I had Mary Queen of Scots, a detailed and intresting look at the role and power of these two women who both became Queens. On from that a look at the minor royals who lived in tudor times, the Exeters, Poles, Howards, CUmberlands, Dorset's, suffolks, etc and so on, rather than the two great monarchs which dominate every historians look at this families reign.

I would be keen to see work focusing on the concept of sexuallity in relation to Greek warfare in the classical and Hellenistic periods.
Especially the Theban sacred band and the attitude towards mentoring in the Spartan military system

nathanD

Going on from what you ve said, Ive just put on the "Monarchy" post that Lady Jane Grey would make a good programme in itself.

Carrying on in a different angle, what about Queen Victorias kids who populated European royals. Or how the royal familes of Europe have been interbred over the centuries and the impact. (George I, William the conqueror, Mary Queen of Scots, James I, william and Mary) Gosh thats a whole series!!!!!!

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I would be keen to see work focusing on the concept of sexuallity in relation to Greek warfare in the classical and Hellenistic periods.
Especially the Theban sacred band and the attitude towards mentoring in the Spartan military system

They covered some of that in The Spartans series last year.

Thats true, but not in any great detail.

The paederast aspect of it makes it an area that most people are uncomfortable with given modern social values (understandably). Therefore, it would be good for a peice of work to be done on sexuallity in general in relation to the art of warfare. Especially the Theban example, as it is the only example, as far as I know, where sexual relationships between two adult males was not seen as socially unacceptable.

Although, I do feel enough has been said now about Alexandros III of Macedon, thanks lto Oliver Stones bad, bad film!

I would like to see a detailed account of the life & times of the Cathars including the 30 years of persecution.

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Which historical subjects would you most like to see investigated on Channel 4 during autumn?

Dan ed

Whats happening then?

Owain .

C4 are researching the life story of Llywelyn ap Gruffudd.This will be shown as a one and a half hour special.It has John Davies reciting the Welsh sources (in his slippers by a log fire) and Robin Bush (in his bow tie, cardigan & hat) the others. It can not be narrated by Shamma & Starkey (who are sadly lacking in these convoluted areas) so Robinson has had to step in. It is because of his older age it is within his remit to conduct this whole operation as he can not possibly run all over SE Wales waving his arms about, it would make him tired.

Western Gwent is featured by Rumney Castle and the Monastry in the Marshes.

Nothing will be shown of this programme this Autumn, it will take them a few years to work out.

A history of espionage during the Cold War would be interesting

As would something on the period after the Romans decamped up to the Battle of Hastings

i would really like to see a programme about what happened when the "Romans left" britain. how we coped with loosing skills, and how we learned new 1's, why the organisation we once enjoyed was lost, and how the withdrawal happened.

I would agree with Austin705 and Martin74. The period between the departure of the Romans from Britain and the Norman Conquest, covering the so-called dark Ages and a bit later, is one of the least understood periods of British history. The term Dark Ages, although ridiculed by many modern historians, is still relevant to the period, as there is still much uncertainty about what occurred. It is almost as if the history train entered a dark tunnel when the Romans left, only to re-emerge into the daylight a few hundred years later, with Britain having split into England, Wales and Scotland, with the inhabitants of the new England speaking a new language.

How did this happen? The Victorians thought they had all the answers, but most modern historians, archaeologists, linguists and (most recently) population geneticists have turned the Victorian ‘certainties’ on their head. Some recent TV history series, such as Julian Richard’s “Blood of the Vikings” (BBC) series and Francis Pryor’s “Britain AD” series (Channel 4) have touched on this puzzling period of British history, but have left many questions unanswered. It is about time that this fascinating period was addressed head-on from a multi-disciplinary approach, i.e. with contributions from historians, archaeologists, linguists and population geneticists.

Being a Scot, I should very much like to see the problem of King Macbeth and his Lady aired. They are still looked at askance by many people.
Otherwise, an examination of the Dark Ages would be very welcome.

I agree with Greenjack. The Cathars and their persecution. Also something on the historic growth of Christianity i.e. why the Roman church became pre-eminent, the suppression of the Gnostic Gospels, the differing Celtic tradition, the conversion of Europe (by British mercenaries - surely one of Britain's greatest cultural contributions to World history). And yes, anything on Anglo-Saxon England and the genesis of modern England (no surprise given my moniker!)

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I agree with Greenjack. The Cathars and their persecution. Also something on the historic growth of Christianity i.e. why the Roman church became pre-eminent, the suppression of the Gnostic Gospels, the differing Celtic tradition, the conversion of Europe (by British mercenaries - surely one of Britain's greatest cultural contributions to World history). And yes, anything on Anglo-Saxon England and the genesis of modern England (no surprise given my moniker!)

IRISH missionaries - "How the Irish saved civilsation" Thomas Cahill.

Jack,

I deliberately used the word "British" instead of English, given the ethnic mix at the time. However if you want to be pedantic, Boniface, the so-called apostle of Europe who was largely responsible for the conversion of germany was English, not Irish, born probably in Devon. Of course there were Irish and Scots involved too, hence my chosen use of the word British.