Alison Hammond goes on the ultimate school history trip with a twist. In her own unique and inimitable style, Alison will be travelling across the country and back in time on a historical journey to discover some of the black figures whose stories have been hidden in Britain's history.
As she investigates; meeting historians, exploring the archives and visiting places where history has been made, Alison brings a fresh perspective to the traditional British history narrative.
This revelatory documentary throws light on these special people and their achievements during different eras commonly taught on the National Curriculum -- Romans, Tudors, Victorians and WWI.