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England From Above

Season 1
From the awardwinning production company behind the bestselling international franchise The World From Above comes this stunning series featuring Englands most picturesque landscapes and historic architecture Join us as we take to the skies and travel to the iconic cities of London Leeds and Liverpool visiting several castles gardens and port towns along the way Explore preserved Tudor and
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  1. S1 E1 - Isles of Scilly to Weymouth Bay

    26min
    TV-PG
    This journey starts over the Isles of Scilly at the very southwest tip of Britain The rugged coastline of Cornwall takes us to the historic Falmouth Bay whose fortresses have guarded the harbor entrance for centuries And nestled in an abandoned clay pit we find an extraordinary ecological experiment ndash the Eden Project near St Austell Passing Plymouth harbor and the biggest naval dockyard in
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  2. S1 E2 - Weymouth to the Isle of Wight

    26min
    TV-PG
    Kicking off east of Weymouth head to the abandoned ghost town of Tyneham and over to William the Conquerers Corfe Castle Then its on to the ancient pagan holy grounds of Knowlton Rings
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  3. S1 E3 - Cromer to Belvior Castle

    26min
    TV-PG
    Start on the north coast of East Anglia at the resort town of Cromer before heading along the coast towards Blakeney Heading inland past a series of magnificent country houses look at the current queens royal Residence at Sandringham At Kings Lynn discover warehouses going back to the 15th century On the far side of the lowlying Fens is the city of Peterborough and its great medieval cathedral To
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  4. S1 E4 - Tilbury to Westminster

    26min
    TV-PG
    From the Port of Tilbury to the River Thames to the Palace of Westminster and The Tower of London discover one of the oldest cities in the world one with Roman roots and countless historic sites
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  5. S1 E5 - Spurn Head to Wheeldale Moor

    26min
    TV-PG
    Embark on a journey from the Humber Estuary to Wheeldale Moor passing impressive landmarks and historical sites Explore the ancient city of York including the famous Castle Howard ending with the enigmatic Wheeldale Moor
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  6. S1 E6 - Highclere Castle to Brighton

    26min
    TV-PG
    This journey takes us through Englands fascinating historical and coastal landmarks It starts at Highclere Castle famous for a popular TV drama Next visit Winchester the ancient capital of AngloSaxon England Heading south reach Portsmouth home to the worlds oldest warship Exploring the South Downs National Park reveals Englands ancient past Move across Wessex to Shorehambysea housing Englands
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  7. S1 E8 - Avonmouth to Clovelly

    26min
    TV-PG
    This journey starts at Avonmouth Bristol Channel following the river to historic Bristol Head south until we reach Tyntesfield estate Tour the Iron Age hill fort Cadbury Camp then pass through Cheddar Gorge Englands largest canyon Further south explore Somerset Levels an ancient wetland Cross Quantocks sandstone hills to reach Exmoor National Parks dramatic coastline The journey concludes at
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  8. S1 E9 - SouthendonSea to Reedham Ferry

    26min
    TV-PG
    This journey begins in SouthendonSea an iconic British resort town before following the East coast ndash a landscape with its own unique heritage and traditions This takes us to Maldon ndash famous for its redsailed barges that once carried goods into London nbsp Crossing into the county of Suffolk we reach Felixstowe ndash once one of the busiest ports in EuropenbspWe then continue on our
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  9. S1 E11 - Hutton in the Forest to St Bees Head

    26min
    TV-PG
    This journey begins in Huttonin theForest a great house that features in the legends of King Arthur before heading to the ruins of Brougham Castle From there its on into the Lake District an inspiration to poets painters and walkers throughout the ages From Ullswater we climb up to Helvellyn one of the highest mountains in England From there to Castlerigg Circle one of the oldest stone circles in
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  10. S1 E12 - Seven Sisters to Canterbury Cathedral

    26min
    TV-PG
    Embark on an enthralling journey along Englands stunning coastline beginning at the iconic Seven Sisters a set of spectacular chalk cliffs on the South Coast Heading East journey to the site of the Battle of Hastings in 1066 Further exploration includes Batemans home to famed poet Rudyard Kipling and Romney Marsh known as the Fifth Continent The voyage continues to Dover a bustling passenger port
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  11. S1 E13 - Berkley Castle to Wroxeter

    26min
    TV-PG
    This journey begins on the Severn Estuary and Berkeley Castle Further up the River Severn is the city of Gloucester and its glorious cathedral built over centuries in different Gothic styles Ten miles to the northeast is the magnificent Sudeley Castle and the burial place of Henry VIIIs last wife Back across the River Severn are the Malvern Hills Further up the river is Stourport a major inland
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  12. S1 E17 - Leeds to Rievaulx Abby

    26min
    TV-PG
    Our journey begins in Leeds which started as a small town and grew into a major industrial center Then we travel to see the dramatic landscapes of the Goredale Scar Malham Cove and Swaledale Finally we fly over Richmond Castle before heading to the Studley Royal Water Garden
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  13. S1 E18 - Castle Acre to Blenheim Palace

    26min
    TV-PG
    We begin at Oxburgh Hall and its many cathedrals before flying west to see some of Englands many medieval castles and Charlecote Park We then head south to Oxford University the oldest university in the English speaking world We finally end at Blenheim Palace the only palace not in royal hands
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  14. S1 E19 - Lincoln Cathedral to Great Coxwell Barn

    26min
    TV-PG
    We begin at Brodsworth Hall one of the only complete surviving examples of a Victorian house before heading south to see the Dukeries and their vast estates We then fly over Hardwick Hall before heading to the Southwell Cathedral Finally we see one of Englands most famous gardens Hidcote which took over 40 years to create
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