Step inside museums, historic sites and extraordinary stories with Mr Dilly’s History LIVE! Free, curriculum-linked history broadcasts, filmed museum visits and virtual field trips for schools, families and home learners.
Each episode combines on-location filming, artefacts, curator insight, expert guests and Mr Dilly’s high-energy presenting to make history vivid, accessible and memorable.
History LIVE! at a glance
Free history broadcasts, films and virtual field trips
For KS2 and lower KS3: ages 7–13, UK Years 3–8 and US Grades 2–8
Visits filmed in museums and historic locations
Artefacts, curator insight, expert guests and author conversations
Topics from Ancient Egypt and Roman Britain to D-Day, the Second World War and remembrance
New visits planned for 2026–27
Watch History LIVE!
What Did the Romans Do for Britain? - Fishbourne Roman Palace
Ages 7–13 / UK: Years 3–8 / US: Grades 2–8
Running time: 60 minutes
Filmed at: Fishbourne Roman Palace | Studio guest: Greg Jenner
Travel back nearly 2,000 years with Mr Dilly to Fishbourne Roman Palace—the largest Roman residence in Britain—to explore its mosaics, artefacts, gardens, daily life and the impact of Roman rule.
Back in the studio, Mr Dilly is joined by public historian, author and broadcaster Greg Jenner for a lively discussion of how Roman Britain still shapes our lives today: from roads, towns and trade to technology, culture and power.
Along the way, pupils meet Mr Dilly in character as figures from Roman Britain, including Caratacus, a warrior from Boudicca’s tribe, and a wealthy Roman enjoying life at the baths.
How Did Beliefs Shape Ancient Egyptian Life? - Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
Ages 7–13 / UK: Years 3–8 / US: Grades 2–8
Running time: 50 minutes
Filmed at: Petrie Museum of Egyptian and Sudanese Archaeology / Studio guest: Iszi Lawrence
Step into the world of Ancient Egypt with Mr Dilly at the Petrie Museum of Egyptian and Sudanese Archaeology, home to one of the world’s largest and most important collections of Egyptian and Sudanese archaeology. Explore real artefacts as you uncover gods, temples, hieroglyphs, mummification, burial beliefs and the afterlife.
Back in the studio, Mr Dilly is joined by historian, broadcaster and author Iszi Lawrence to explore Ancient Egyptian rituals, traditions, stories and beliefs.
The episode also features Mr Dilly in character as Eddie the Embalmer in a funny, slightly gruesome short film about mummification.
Why Do We Remember the Second World War? - D-Day Story Museum
Ages 8–13 / UK: Years 4–9 / US: Grades 3–8
Running time: 75 minutes (approx.)
Filmed at: The D-Day Story, Portsmouth / Studio guest: Tom Palmer
Join Mr Dilly at The D-Day Story in Portsmouth for a powerful, curriculum-linked exploration of the Second World War, D-Day and remembrance.
Through artefacts, personal stories, the Overlord Embroidery and the historic Landing Craft Tank LCT 7074, pupils discover the human stories behind D-Day and reflect on why remembrance matters today. LCT 7074 is the last surviving Landing Craft Tank from D-Day, while the Overlord Embroidery tells the story of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy across 34 panels.
Back in the studio, Mr Dilly is joined by award-winning children’s author Tom Palmer to explore how stories can help young people understand war, memory, courage and the lives of people who lived through extraordinary times. Palmer has written more than 70 children’s books, including award-winning historical fiction.
The episode also includes Mr Dilly’s VE Day 80 short film, featuring multiple characters from the wartime period.
