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.

The Birth of Industry: Episode Image
Episode 1The Birth of Industry

Tony heads out on a 40-mile walk through the wild, dramatic and romantic Peak District - the place where the Industrial Revolution began. (S1, ep 2)

Frontline Dorset: Episode Image
Episode 2Frontline Dorset

Tony Robinson winds back the clock to 1940 for a walk along Dorset's Jurassic Coast, revealing the county's World War II role as the frontline against Hitler. (S1, ep 1)

The Tudor Way: Episode Image
Episode 3The Tudor Way

Tony Robinson takes a 45-mile hike through the beautiful countryside of the Weald in Kent and East Sussex, discovering its rich and surprising Tudor heritage. (S1, ep 3)

Battle in the Glens: Episode Image
Episode 4Battle in the Glens

Tony takes a tough four-day trek through the Kintail region of the Highlands to discover the incredible story of the Jacobite Uprisings of the early 1700s. (S1, ep 4)

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