Not Forgotten

Ian Hislop explores the history of soldiers commemorated on Britain's war memorials, talking to relatives of the dead men and considering the impact the conflicts had on society

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Latest Episodes

  • Season 2 Episode 1: Shot at Dawn

    Ian Hislop examines the lives of six soldiers executed for cowardice or desertion during World War One. Focusing on the recent decision to grant them pardons, he asks whether it is sentimental to view them all as innocent victims and questions the wisdom of rewriting history

  • Season 1 Episode 4: Survivors

    Ian Hislop explores events following Armistice Day, as Britain's five million surviving soldiers returned home after World War One. Although promised a land fit for heroes, they faced widespread unemployment and poverty, while physical disability and psychological trauma meant their lives would be changed for ever. Last in series

  • Season 1 Episode 3: Women

    Ian Hislop finds out what effect World War One had on the lives of British women. Those serving as nurses, ambulance drivers and munitions workers came closer to the front line than ever before - and many died during the conflict. Back at home, bereaved mothers, wives, sisters and daughters were left behind by countless slaughtered soldiers

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