Walking Through History

Dorset's stunning Jurassic coast in the south of England is known for its beauty and tranquility. But, as Tony Robinson discovers in this absorbing history documentary, it was vital to the defense of Britain during World War II. His walk takes him back to 1940 when Dorset became the unlikely frontline in the war against Hitler, encompassing stunning scenery and amazing acts of bravery.

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.

The 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.