Walking Through History
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Walking Through History
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Walking Through History

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In this travel programme, presenter Tony Robinson heads out on spectacular walks through some of Britain's most historic landscapes in search of stories from the country's past. Each episode takes Robinson down a route that allows him to learn about the history of a certain period or event in British history. Along the way, he meets experts who tell him more about the topic while revealing places and hidden stories that ordinary walkers might otherwise miss on their journeys. Among Robinson's treks are a 40-mile walk through the Peak District and a 60-mile stroll along the Jurassic coast in Dorset.
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The Path To Stonehenge
S2 E1 • 43m • HDU

Walking from the stone circles of Avebury to Stonehenge, Tony explores the connections between Europe's finest collection of Neolithic monuments.

Romans In The Lakes
S2 E2 • 43m • HDU

The Lake District is one of the country's most popular destinations - but few see how the conquering Roman army made their mark on the stunning landscape.

Smuggler's Cornwall
S2 E3 • 44m • HDU

Tony takes in a stretch of the beautiful Cornish coast, discovering the history of smuggling - the biggest industry in the area back in the 18th century.

Wigan Pier
S2 E4 • 44m • HDU

Tony travels along the first 50 miles of the iconic Liverpool-Leeds canal to Wigan Pier, uncovering some extraordinary Georgian and Victorian stories along the way.

The Dark Age Of Northumbria
S2 E5 • 43m • HDU

Tony sets out on the trail of St Cuthbert across the ancient kingdom of Northumbria stretching across its 7th-century extent from Edinburgh to York.

North Norfolk
S2 E6 • 43m • HDU

Tony takes in the wonderful seascapes of the North Norfolk coast, determined to uncover how it remained so unchanged through the Victorian age of industry.

  • About this series
  • In this travel programme, presenter Tony Robinson heads out on spectacular walks through some of Britain's most historic landscapes in search of stories from the country's past. Each episode takes Robinson down a route that allows him to learn about the history of a certain period or event in British history. Along the way, he meets experts who tell him more about the topic while revealing places and hidden stories that ordinary walkers might otherwise miss on their journeys. Among Robinson's treks are a 40-mile walk through the Peak District and a 60-mile stroll along the Jurassic coast in Dorset.
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  • CrewOwen Rodd (Director)
  • GenreFactual
  • Seasons3
  • ChannelSky History

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