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Tony Robinson embarks on spectacular walks through some of Britain’s past. Tony discovers the hidden stories to many of the country’s landmarks and infuses each walk with an appreciation of some of the striking landscapes and geographical features Britain contains.

Documentary · 2013 · 47 min

Starring Tony Robinson

Director Owen Rodd

EPISODE 1

Frontline Dorset

This week, Tony's walk takes him back to 1940 when extraordinarily, the sleepy county of Dorset became the frontline in the war against Hitler. His five day 60-mile walk along the Jurassic coast reveals the county's hidden World War II story.

44 min · Jan 1, 2015
EPISODE 2

The Birth of Industry

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.

44 min · Jan 1, 2015
EPISODE 3

The Tudor Way

500 years ago, the Weald in Kent and East Sussex echoed with the noise of industry and dripped with the intrigue of political upheaval. Tony Robinson sets off on a 45-mile walk through this beautiful countryside to discover its rich Tudor heritage in this enthralling history documentary. This was a landscape dominated by the towering figure of King Henry VIII.

44 min · Jan 1, 2015
EPISODE 4

Battle in the Glens

What made the Scottish Highlands such a breeding ground of revolution in the 1700s? In this fascinating history documentary, 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 how the unique landscapes shaped the attitudes of its people and reveals the great untold story of one of those revolts.

43 min · Jan 1, 2015
EPISODE 1

Stonehenge

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.

43 min · Jan 1, 2015
EPISODE 2

The Lakes

The 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.

43 min · Jan 1, 2015

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Tony Robinson

Self
Owen Rodd

Director
Philip Clarke

Producer
Nick Gillam Smith

Producer
Nick Ward

Writer