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Walking Through History

Slap on those walking boots, grab your compass and take a delightful trip through British history. Tony Robinson is your guide in this illuminating history documentary series as he explores some of the UK’s most exquisite and memorable landscapes, exploring the events from the past that took place there. Unearth fascinating tales and meet colorful characters from yesteryear.
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Frontline Dorset

    April 5, 2013
    48min
    TV-PG
    This week, Tony's walk takes him back to 1940 when extraordinarily, the sleepy county of Dorset became the frontline in the war against Hitler. His five day 60-mile walk along the Jurassic coast reveals the county's hidden World War II story.
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  2. S1 E2 - The Birth of Industry

    March 29, 2013
    48min
    TV-PG
    Over one 80-year period from the late 18th century, the landscape and the resources of the Derwent Valley became the key to a giant leap forward for mankind. In this enlightening history documentary, Tony Robinson takes a 44-mile walk through the glorious Peak District to reveal how Britain transformed itself from a nation of farmers into the industrial powerhouse of the world.
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  3. S1 E3 - The Tudor Way

    January 3, 2024
    47min
    TV-G
    500 years ago, the Weald in Kent and East Sussex echoed with the noise of industry and dripped with the intrigue of political upheaval. Tony Robinson sets off on a 45-mile walk through this beautiful countryside to discover its rich Tudor heritage in this enthralling history documentary. This was a landscape dominated by the towering figure of King Henry VIII.
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  4. S1 E4 - Battle in the Glens

    April 19, 2013
    48min
    TV-PG
    What made the Scottish Highlands such a breeding ground of revolution in the 1700s? In this fascinating history documentary, Tony Robinson tackles a tough four-day trek through the dramatic west Scotland Highlands to reveal the bloody tale of the Jacobite Uprisings. He discovers how the unique landscapes shaped the attitudes of its people and reveals the great untold story of one of those revolts.
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Directors

Nick Ward

Producers

Tony RobinsonSimon RaikesPhilip ClarkeMichael WaddingDavid Johnson

Cast

Tony Robinson

Studio

Wildfire TV
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