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Things We Forgot to Remember - Series 5

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Michael Portillo presents a series revisiting the great moments of history to discover that they often conceal other events of equal but forgotten importance

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Things We Forgot to Remember - Series 5 - Joan of Arc

Michael Portillo explores the myth and reality of Joan of Arc, seen as the saviour of France in 1429. But have we forgetten another Frenchwoman who did more to save the nation?

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Things We Forgot to Remember - Series 5 - 'Peace for Our Time'

Michael Portillo examines Neville Chamberlain's declaration of 'peace for our time' to jubilant crowds on 30th September 1938.

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Things We Forgot to Remember - Series 5 - The Glorious Revolution

Michael Portillo reconsiders the uncomfortable facts of invasion and occupation which lie behind the popular celebration of The Glorious Revolution of 1688.

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Things We Forgot to Remember - Series 5 - The Hanseatic League

Michael Portillo explores the Hanseatic League, a precursor to more modern attempts at European free trade, which happened over 500 years ago.

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