Wayward Women, a kind of Horrible Histories for grown-ups, was hosted by Daddy Single, compere of Club Noir, Scotland’s biggest burlesque venue.

It combined interviews with serious academics and broadcasters, like Germaine Greer, along with comic contributions from Ex Viz Editor, Simon Donald, and a troop of gyrating burlesque dancers.

The ITV series went some way to proving that, contrary to rumour, you can make a history programme for couch-bound, kebab-holding, post-pub men and women.

Given the slot time, it achieved excellent ratings.