
Walking Through History
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T2 E1 - Stonehenge
Watch on supported devices22 de noviembre de 201347 minThe 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.Primer episodio gratisT2 E2 - The Lakes
29 de noviembre de 201347 minThe 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.Periodo de prueba gratis de BBC SelectT2 E3 - Cornwall
13 de diciembre de 201347 minSmuggling 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.Periodo de prueba gratis de BBC SelectT2 E4 - Wigan Pier
7 de febrero de 201447 minThe 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.Periodo de prueba gratis de BBC SelectT2 E5 - Northumbria
14 de febrero de 201447 minIn 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.Periodo de prueba gratis de BBC SelectT2 E6 - Norfolk
21 de febrero de 201447 minHow 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.Periodo de prueba gratis de BBC Select