Aerial Britain
TV Show · Documentary · Travel

The success of exploring the United States from the sky in "Aerial America" has inspired a version that takes viewers on a similar journey of Britain. Filmed from helicopters and drones outfitted with high-definition cameras, the series highlights four regions -- Northern and Southern England, Wales, and Scotland -- and features views of iconic landmarks, both natural and man-made, plus monuments off the beaten path. Included are explorations of England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike; the secret hideaways where Led Zeppelin and Queen made music history; and a tiny island that once held an illustrious prisoner, Mary Queen of Scots.

1999 · 51m
Starring Tony Robinson
Director Stephen Rooke

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Southern England
    Southern England is the heartland of an empire forged from empires. It’s home to the Royal Family, an enigmatic street artist, a master playwright, and one of the world’s wealthiest and most culturally diverse cities. From Buckingham Palace to King Arthur’s castle and from Dover’s cliffs to London’s skyscrapers, this epic voyage spans thousands of years of landmarks, legends, marvels, and mysteries. Witness its unique and vibrant blend of history, myth, and modernism from spectacular heights.
    43m
  • EPISODE 2
    Northern England
    Northern England: birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, the Beatles, and a long list of mythical, historical, and literary legends. From Hadrian’s Wall, the ancient stone boundary that stretches across the country, to the brooding Yorkshire Moors, the setting for Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights, this aerial tour explores the region’s most dramatic natural and manmade landmarks.
    43m
  • EPISODE 3
    Wales
    Wales: a region of dramatic coasts, enchanting parks, and more fortresses per square mile than anywhere else on the planet. Visit Offa’s Dyke on the border of England, fly over the coastal island of Anglesey, and descend Mount Snowdon aboard one of the world’s most remarkable steam locomotives. Celebrate the country’s history, legends, and people, from the birth of Lawrence of Arabia to the magical stories of Roald Dahl.
    44m
  • EPISODE 4
    Scotland
    Explore Scotland, a land of soaring peaks, rugged glens, fantastic creatures, and fierce passions. Here, the mysteries of the ancient past exist alongside modern-day wonders of innovation, invention, and creativity. From the home of the boy who never grew up to the land where William Wallace battled a powerful enemy to the lake that may hide a monster, enjoy this one-of-a-kind journey over northern Britain’s highlands.
    44m
  • EPISODE 101
    Building Britain
    Britain contains a greater variety of domestic architecture than almost anywhere else in the world, and the story of building Britain is wrapped up in the country's history. Filmed in stunning HD photography, this episode shows off the best and most beautiful houses in the country.
    52m
  • EPISODE 102
    Britain At Work
    This aerial journey seeks out Britain's past and present industries, from sheep farming in Tudor times to steel production in the 19th century. We also take a look at the power needed for fueling industry, from water power to nuclear power. All this can be seen across the country, telling the story behind Britain at work.
    52m

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Cast & Crew

  • Tony Robinson
    Narrator
  • S‌R
    Stephen Rooke
    Director
  • S‌R
    Stephen Rooke
    Producer
  • C‌P
    Charles Poe
    Producer
  • David Royle
    Producer
  • D‌R
    David Ryan
    Writer
  • N‌M
    Niall Murphy
    Writer

About

Aerial Britain

Documentary

The success of exploring the United States from the sky in "Aerial America" has inspired a version that takes viewers on a similar journey of Britain. Filmed from helicopters and drones outfitted with high-definition cameras, the series highlights four regions -- Northern and Southern England, Wales, and Scotland -- and features views of iconic landmarks, both natural and man-made, plus monuments off the beaten path. Included are explorations of England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike; the secret hideaways where Led Zeppelin and Queen made music history; and a tiny island that once held an illustrious prisoner, Mary Queen of Scots.

Information

Studio
Viacom
Released
1999
Rated
TV-PG
Region of Origin
Ireland
© 2019 SNI/SI Networks L.L.C. and Tile Films Limited

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