Walking Through History

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.

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.

Tony Robinson walks alongside the Tudors in the beautiful countryside of Kent and Sussex.

Tony Robinson tackles the dramatic west Scotland Highlands to reveal a bloody history.

Tony Robinson walks from the mysterious stone circles of Avebury to amazing Stonehenge.

In the Lake District, Tony sees how the Roman army made their mark on the landscape.