Tony Robinson's Gods & Monsters

Tony Robinson explores the weird and wonderful history of belief, superstition and religious experience in Britain, starting with our fascination with, and terror of, dead bodies.

Tony Robinson explores our ancestors' beliefs in a world full of demons that could enter your body and take control of it, and of invisible spirits that would steal humans.

Tony Robinson explores our ancestors' weird beliefs about disease. They thought it was caused by demons, sprites and Gods, and they treated disease with blood baths, prayer, potions, and the paranormal.

Two thousand years ago, Britain was a pagan country with cruel and unforgiving gods. Tony Robinson's journey to meet these vicious gods begins with the Celts.