Hidden Britain by Drone
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Once a futuristic idea confined to the sketch books, unmanned aerial vehicles, more commonly known as drones, are becoming a frequent sight in picturesque environments as photographers and videographers strive for the perfect shot. In this series, Tony Robinson dispatches drones across Britain to reveal places and areas where there is no public access and can only be reached from the sky. Sites include an abandoned theme park, a flower farm in full bloom, top-secret Cold War bunkers and much more.

2016 · 46m
Starring Tony Robinson
Director Eoin O'Shea

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Hidden Britain by Drone
    The drones fly through a forest with a deadly secret, across Britain's newest piece of land, and into the hidden stately pile of an unconventional aristocrat.
    46m
  • EPISODE 2
    Hidden Britain by Drone
    The drones fly through a village erased from the maps, a supermarket without any customers, and a platform in the ocean that claims to be an independent nation.
    46m
  • EPISODE 3
    Hidden Britain by Drone
    Exploring an abandoned theme park, a stately home and underground wine vaults belonging to billionaires; secrets of Argos; a flower farm in full bloom.
    46m
  • EPISODE 4
    Hidden Britain by Drone
    Exploring a chain of sea forts that once served as a lair for pirates; a top-secret underground Cold War bunker; the inner workings of a sewage plant; luxury car emporium.
    45m
  • EPISODE 5
    Hidden Britain by Drone
    Britain's largest cave system; secret beehives on the roof of Fortnum & Mason in London; an airplane recycling plant.
    46m
  • EPISODE 6
    Hidden Britain by Drone
    Exploring a nuclear decommissioning site that is still active; close-up footage of bats; the truth behind crop circles.
    46m

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Cast & Crew

  • Tony Robinson
    Host
  • E‌O
    Eoin O'Shea
    Director
  • J‌M
    Joe Myerscough
    Producer
  • D‌D
    David Dugan
    Producer

About

Hidden Britain by Drone

Documentary

Once a futuristic idea confined to the sketch books, unmanned aerial vehicles, more commonly known as drones, are becoming a frequent sight in picturesque environments as photographers and videographers strive for the perfect shot. In this series, Tony Robinson dispatches drones across Britain to reveal places and areas where there is no public access and can only be reached from the sky. Sites include an abandoned theme park, a flower farm in full bloom, top-secret Cold War bunkers and much more.

Information

Studio
acorntv.com
Released
2016
Rated
14+
Region of Origin
United Kingdom

Languages

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English (Australia), English (United Kingdom)
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  • Ghana
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