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Walking Through History
20146 afleveringen
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Afleveringen
- S2 AFL. 1 - Stonehenge22 november 201347min.The mysterious stone circles of Avebury and Stonehenge have fascinated people for centuries. Tony Robinson walks between the two sites and explores the origins and connections between Europe's finest collection of Neolithic monuments in this intriguing history documentary. On a three-day trek through the last centuries of the Stone Age, he unearths the secrets of life and death in ancient Britain.Abonneren op BBC Select voor US$ 5,99/maand
- S2 AFL. 2 - The Lakes29 november 201347min.The glorious Lake District is one of the Britain's most popular tourist destinations. But few realize how much the conquering Roman army made their mark on this stunning part of the world. In this absorbing history documentary, Tony Robinson discovers that with the toughest landscape they had encountered in Britain and rebellious tribes battling them, conquest was no small task.Abonneren op BBC Select voor US$ 5,99/maand
- S2 AFL. 3 - Cornwall13 december 201347min.Smuggling was a way of life in historic Cornwall, but what finally brought it to an end? In this illuminating history documentary, Tony Robinson walks a stretch of the fabulous Cornish coast, discovering why, during the eighteenth century, smuggling was the biggest industry in the area. He hears tales of legendary smuggling figures and fiendish schemes to quash this criminal behavior.Abonneren op BBC Select voor US$ 5,99/maand
- S2 AFL. 4 - Wigan Pier7 februari 201447min.The Liverpool-Leeds canal is the longest single manmade waterway in Britain, taking 46 years to build. In this engrossing history documentary, Tony Robinson travels the first 50 miles from Liverpool to the iconic pier at Wigan, uncovering the extraordinary stories from its Georgian and Victorian origins. This mighty waterway would have a profound impact on the north of England and the wider world.Abonneren op BBC Select voor US$ 5,99/maand
- S2 AFL. 5 - Northumbria14 februari 201447min.In the 7th century, the ancient kingdom of Northumbria stretched from Edinburgh to York. From just north of the Scottish border, Tony Robinson sets off to find the truth about St Cuthbert, the greatest saint of his time, in this illuminating history documentary. Over four days he walks the route known as Cuthbert's Way searching for pagan paths and hidden stories.Abonneren op BBC Select voor US$ 5,99/maand
- S2 AFL. 6 - Norfolk21 februari 201447min.How did the North Norfolk coast stay so blissfully unchanged when the Victorian age of industry transformed landscapes across Britain? Tony Robinson takes in the glorious seascapes of the region in this stunning history documentary. From the arrival of Bertie, Prince of Wales at Sandringham House to the opening of Cromer Pier, Tony's four-day walk unveils an extraordinary tale of landowning power.Abonneren op BBC Select voor US$ 5,99/maand
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