Walking Through History, Wigan Pier

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.