The new series continued last night and, if you have not seen it, do catch the repeat or watch it on BBC I Player. Last night's episode was one of the best in the series so far and Ian Mckellen was a charming guide leading us through the story of his family history. Maybe only he can make reading newspaper clippings, a favourite devise in the series, so enjoyable. Sir Ian discovered that he shared a passion for acting and campaigning with two of his ancestors. Finding along the way that his ancestor Robert Lowes made a vital contribution to the campaign for a half day Saturday that started in Manchester and spread to the rest of the country. And it is because of that campaign that many of us now enjoy weekends without work.
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