Why are TV history programmes so popular?

[LouBoo]

Your thoughts please... x

[vehelpfulguy]

You asked the same question yesterday in "History and Myths".

[cliffsdoll]

i dont think they're interesting at all

[LouBoo]

Considering the question covers both aspects of 'TV' and 'history' coupled with my desire to reach a larger audience with my question, yes, I decided to post it in two categories.

[4getmenot]

I'd say theres far more popular programmes than history.

[beejaybee]

I find I`ve learnt more history since leaving school than I ever did there. Some presenters make it very interesting.

[Mictain]

It depends on the programme. If it's finding bits of roman tile in a field then speculating on how the house looked, that bores the pants off me, but others will love it.

The World At War series, on the other hand, was fantastic. First hand footage and accounts of what happened. Recollection rather than speculation.

I think folk who watch history programmes can picture themselves 'being there' - "Ooh, can you imagine having to do that, etc" so on one level it could be a form of escapism. Or they could just be really interested in the subject :-)

Hope this helps!