Documentary which looks back at Britain during the 18th century, a time of sexual excess and liberation, particularly in London - a city of 'giddy liberty'.
Comedian Alexei Sayle, playwright Arnold Wesker and writer David Aaronovitch recall fascinating episodes from their communist childhood.
A look at the history of the ghost story, from oral tradition and folklore via the Gothic novel to the present, offering insights into the work of some of the genre's greatest writers including Charles Dickens, M R James and Stephen King. Contributors include Muriel Gray, G P Taylor, David Punter, John Mullan and Ramsey Campbell.
