Mr Dilly’s History LIVE! - Ancient Romans: What did the Romans do for Britain?

History comes alive when you know where to look!
WATCH HERE - CLICK BELOW TO PLAY from 9.15am on Thursday 12th March

Once available, you can watch anytime on-demand for 7 days right here!
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📅 Goes live: from 9.15am on Thursday 12th March
🎥 Available on-demand: for 7 days from the go-live time
⏱️Running Time: 1 hour approx.

A quick note for schools

Back by popular demand, this is another chance to watch the same stream first shown in October 2025 (the content is the same).
Filming style: the on-location museum sections are filmed using mobile phone equipment, giving an authentic “right there with Mr Dilly” feel — more like a YouTube-style museum visit than a polished TV documentary, with the focus on artefacts, stories and clear explanation.

Welcome to the Show!

Get ready to step back nearly 2,000 years with Mr Dilly’s History Live! — on location at Fishbourne Roman Palace in Sussex, the largest Roman residence ever discovered in Britain.

Explore how the Romans transformed life in Britain — from glittering mosaics and grand baths to central heating, roads, and gardens. Discover how Roman rule brought luxury, power, and innovation — but also resistance and rebellion!

What to Expect

🏺 Roman Britain comes alive! Step inside Fishbourne Palace to uncover how the Romans changed daily life — from homes and trade to technology and culture.
🏛️ Curator insights: Learn directly from Fishbourne Palace’s expert curators, who reveal what the palace’s stunning mosaics, hypocausts, and artefacts tell us about Roman wealth, comfort, and empire.
📚 Special Guest: Join historian, author, and broadcaster Greg Jenner (You’re Dead To Me, Horrible Histories) for a lively studio chat exploring What did the Romans ever do for Britain?
🎭 Mr Dilly in character! Watch history come to life as Mr Dilly becomes a Briton in Boudicca’s army, Caratacus, and even a Roman elite relaxing at the baths.

Why Watch?

Perfect for KS2 pupils, teachers, and history lovers — curriculum-linked, fun, and packed with facts.

🎥 See real archaeology and artefacts up close from Britain’s most extraordinary Roman site.
🧱 Learn directly from museum curators and one of the UK’s best-known public historians.
📅 Watch at a time that suits you during your 7-day on-demand window