Queen Victoria was dismayed to discover there were no medals for those who fought for Britain in the Battle of Trafalgar or those who fought with the Duke of Wellington in the Peninsular.

In fact, she was so unhappy, she invented two new medals herself.

In this bonus episode Darren talks to medals expert Mark Smith about Queen Victoria’s important role in the story of British military honours.

There’s also a preview of episode three which features the recipient of a George Cross AND an FBI Star for his life-saving actions in Iraq.