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[Dan Howard]

Mike Loades, as many hosts, may not be the ‘end-all-be-all’ of ancient history experts but the writers and researchers at the History Channel are. Whether or not you agree with their conclusions… they are expertly researched. The script that Mike Loades is reading was written by experts in the field of ancient history.

Hardly. The producer is quoted as saying that he is producing "entertainment based on history"

I'm just saying; I think you should to give them a little more credit.

Maybe when they actually do some decent historical analysis.

You said

It is impossible to tell from effigies whether mail was worn underneath the plate or whether mail was just used as voiders to cover gaps

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Can you please explain why you feel this way?

Because the plate is in the way. The only places where mail is visible is in regions that are not covered by plate such as the armpits. We have no idea whether the mail continued under the plate or whether it was a small patch - called a gusset or a voider - specifically designed to cover the gap.