24th August 2011, 08:22 PM
Chronicle used to get plenty of viewers without debasing the subject matter or style of presentation down to the lowest common denominator? They just assumed that the viewers were at least moderately intelligent and explained stuff properly and in sufficient detail to suit all levels of prior knowledge. I think (but I'd imagine I'll get a kicking for saying this) that Tony Robinson is actually pretty good at that in all those 'specials' that Channel 4 keep producing (he's never given a chance to explain anything intelligently on TT) - the new Magnus anyone?