Classicist Mary Beard, historian Helen Carr, political sketch-writer Tom Peck, and writer Konnie Huq discuss the relevance of Tacitus, children's TV impact, and Lord Byron's fan mail. Topics include power, corruption, journalistic history, and diversity in media representation.

Robert the Bruce, a hero in Scottish history, discusses his landmark victory at the battle of Bannockburn. Topics include the events leading to the battle, the Scottish resistance against English rule, military tactics used in the battle, and its impact on Scotland, England, and Ireland.