Walking Through History

Tony Robinson heads to Dorset's stunning Jurassic coast to discover how this tranquil county protected Britain in World War II. His walk takes him back to 194 when Dorset became the unlikely frontline in the war against Hitler. His five-day, 60-mile walk encompasses stunning scenery and amazing acts of bravery.

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. 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.

Tony Robinson sets off on a 45-mile walk through the beautiful countryside of the Weald in Kent and East Sussex to discover its rich Tudor heritage. 500 years ago, this area echoed with the noise of industry and dripped with the intrigue of political upheaval, under the architect of that upheaval - the towering figure of Henry the VIII.

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 what made the Highlands such a breeding ground of revolution in the 1700s; how the unique landscapes shaped the attitudes of its people and he reveals the great untold story of one of those revolts.