Walking Through History, Bronte Country

Tony heads out on a walk that reveals the story of the remarkable Bronte family, exploring how the moors inspired their most famous novels.

Tony sets out on a walk across the Cairngorms to Balmoral, in the footsteps of Victoria and Albert, who promoted the Scottish Highlands.

Tony traces the Norman conquest of this part of Wales, which still feels more English than the rest of the country, nearly 1000 years later.

For five years, the Channel Islands were occupied by Nazi Germany. Here, Tony traces the still-visible story of the occupation.

On the 800th anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta, Tony unravels the history from the myths surrounding King John and Robin Hood.

Tony arrives at the most rebellious corner of England as he looks back at the Duke of Monmouth's attempt to overthrow the British monarchy.