We Are History is a British comedy series broadcast on the BBC. It ran for two series of six ten-minute episodes. The series was a parody of historical and archaeological documentaries, especially those of the Time Team, Meet the Ancestors and Simon Schama. Marcus Brigstocke played dubious historian David Oxley, who would attempt to 'recreate' a number of historical events in a modern setting. In one episode, he recreated the Viking invasion of Britain in "the last bastion of Viking control" - an Ikea store. In another, he recreated the Spanish Armada in a swimming pool with children throwing foam balls at one another. Much of the humour derived from Oxley's singular incompetence and stupidity. He seemed totally unaware of the facts of history and often made things up as he went along. Each episode had a general theme that offered a view of history totally at odds with the known facts - such as Camelot being buried underneath Heathrow Airport or the Norman invasion being a bunch of French visitors who overstayed their welcome and got carried away. In every episode, Oxley talked of "new evidence unearthed by local enthusiasts".
Boadicea: Myth or Missus?
Apr 3, 2000
The team head to Asda in Bristol to check out reports that Boadicea's last stand against the Roman empire may've happened there.
King Arthur: Myth or Legend?
Apr 4, 2000
When local enthusiasts unearth new evidence that King Arthur may be buried under Heathrow airport, Oxley and the team come and try and find his remains.
Our Friends in the Norse
Apr 10, 2000
Terry Ludbrooke, potential living descendent of viking invader Ragnar Ludbrok gets a visit from David Oxley.
Hunchback!
Apr 12, 2000
David Oxley spends 48 hours in Leicester tring to change the public's perception of Richard III.
Armada!
Apr 14, 2000
With the help of a Brislington school, Oxley and his team try to recreate the Spanish Armada with their own version of "It's a Knockout"
Oliver's Army
Apr 17, 2000
The team travel to Huntingdon to try to restart the English civil war between a group of hairdressers and the darts team of the local pub.
