Leading archaeologist Francis Pryor retells the story of King Arthur, legendary king of the Britons, tracing it back to its Bronze Age origins.

For generations the traditional focus for those wishing to understand the roots of the modern world has been France on the eve of the Revolution. This work makes a case for considering Britain the true home of modernity - a country driven by an exuberance, diversity and power of invention comparable only to twentieth-century America.

*'Frost in May is the unsurpassed novel of convent school life' Hermione Lee, Observer

A humorous and compassionate look at the blossoming friendship between an old woman and a young man.

Presents the complete scripts of Edmund Blackadder's adventures and misadventures. This book covers every word, every lie, every cunning plan and cock-up.

The complete scripts, with stills, from the all-time favourite British television comedy series.