Britain's Most Historic Towns

As series two kicks off, Professor Alice Roberts examines Britain in wartime by looking at the coastal town of Dover.

Alice Roberts explores the Georgian era in her hometown of Bristol, from architectural gems and the world's first chocolate factory to the horror of the slave trade.

Alice tells the story of Edwardian Britain by studying the history of Cardiff, Britain's most Edwardian town. (3 of 6)

Alice explores the English Civil War through the history of Oxford, the city at the heart of a battle between an autocratic king and his rebellious parliament. (4 of 6)

Alice studies the history of Canterbury, learning the true horror of the Black Death and exploring the iconic cathedral. (5 of 6)

Stewart Sturling: Alice explores the story of Stewart Britain by visiting the home of the Scottish royals who eventually took the English throne in 1603 and created Great Britain. (6 of 6)