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Ancestors

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From medieval minstrels to Victorian freak shows, John Sessions explores the history of popular entertainment in Britain. From September 2008.

John Sessions series charting the history of popular entertainment in the UK.

But rather than the usual wade through the shifting sands of film and TV celebrity, John is covering the period before electronic media.

He starts with our medieval ancestors and attempts to unpick a few myths about wandering minstrels and motley fools keeping the toiling peasants entertained.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2008.

30 minutes

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Sun 28 Apr 201905:30
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  • Sat 13 Sep 200810:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Christmas Day 200820:00
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  • Tue 27 Jan 201506:30
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  • Tue 27 Jan 201513:30
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  • Tue 27 Jan 201520:30
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  • Wed 28 Jan 201502:30
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  • Sat 27 Apr 201907:30
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  • Sat 27 Apr 201917:30
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  • Sun 28 Apr 201905:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra