Villages by the Sea

20195 series
Available on
BBC One

Archaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers the history and heritage of beautiful coastal villages from across the UK, showcasing their often unsung role in the nation's story.

Botallack: Episode Image
Episode 1Botallack

Archaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers a poisonous trade in the Cornish village of Botallack.

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Episode 2Gorey

Ben Robinson finds evidence of the WWII German occupation of the Jersey village of Gorey.

Laxey: Episode Image
Episode 3Laxey

Ben Robinson visits the Victorian tourist destination of Laxey on the Isle of Man.

Ravenglass: Episode Image
Episode 4Ravenglass

Archaeologist Ben Robinson goes in search of the Romans in the village of Ravenglass.

Flamborough: Episode Image
Episode 5Flamborough

Archaeologist Ben Robinson discovers Flamborough, the Yorkshire village made from chalk.

Tintagel: Episode Image
Episode 7Tintagel

Archaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers the secrets of Cornwall's Tintagel, famed as the legendary birthplace of King Arthur.

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Episode 8Craster

Ben Robinson discovers how Craster village gave us kippers and kerbstones.

Craster: Episode Image
Episode 8Craster

Ben Robinson visits Northumberland's Craster to find out how a family who shares the name have had their lives and fortunes intertwined with the village for more than 800 years.

Orford: Episode Image
Episode 9Orford

Archaeologist Ben Robinson unearths Orford’s history of defending the British Isles.

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Episode 10Parkgate

Archaeologist Ben Robinson explores Parkgate on the estuary of the River Dee in Cheshire.

Cley next the Sea: Episode Image
Episode 279Cley next the Sea

Archaeologist Ben Robinson discovers how Dutch settlers transformed the village of Cley.

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