What the Romans Did for Us

What the Romans Did for Us, is a 2000 BBC documentary series "looking at the innovations and inventions brought to Britain by the Romans". The title of the programme is derived from the cult film "Monty Python's Life of Brian", referencing the famous scene where the People's Front of Judea discuss (itself based on a Mishnaic discourse by Rabbi Shimon) "What have the Romans done for us?"
Production.
In 2003, the series was re-edited into 10-minute sections for broadcast as programme fillers.
Reception.
Awards.
Nominated for "Best Feature" at the British Academy Television Awards 2001.