Tony Robinson's Gods and Monsters

Season 1

Spanning 2,000 years, this series explores beliefs in gods, witches, demons, and evil spirits from Iron Age Britain's human sacrifices to the 16th-17th century witch hunts and exorcisms. Tony Robinson unveils dark corners of history.

Where to Watch Season 1

5 Episodes

The Undead
E1
The UndeadTony Robinson explores the weird and wonderful history of belief, superstition and religious experience in Britain, starting with our fascination with - and terror of - dead bodies.
Evil Spirits
E2
Evil SpiritsTony Robinson explores our ancestors' beliefs in a world full of demons that could enter your body and take control of it; and of invisible spirits that would steal humans.
Disease
E3
DiseaseTony Robinson explores our ancestors' weird beliefs about disease, which was caused by demons, sprites and Gods, and treated with blood baths, prayer, potions and the paranormal.
Witches
E4
WitchesTony Robinson follows the story of one of the models for the witches in Macbeth
Gods
E5
GodsTwo thousand years ago, Britain was a pagan country, with cruel and unforgiving gods. Tony Robinson's journey to meet these vicious gods begins 2500 years ago in Celtic Britain.