How We Built Britain
A rich history of human-built environments and architectural marvels.
Beginnings—A History of Britain by Simon Schama, Series 1
Simon Schama visits the miraculously preserved Stone Age cottages of Skara Brae in Orkney.
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Arteries of the Empire—What the Romans Did for Us, Series 1
The Romans' ingenious surveying methods that enabled them to build arrow-straight roads.
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Scotland's Finest: The Story of the Highland Games
The story of the Highland Games, a global symbol of Scottish community and identity.
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The People’s Piazza: A History of Covent Garden
David Olusoga explores the 400-year history of London’s Covent Garden Piazza.
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How They Dug the Victoria Line
The inside story of the construction of the London Underground's Victoria Line. (1969)
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Men of Steam—In View
John Betjeman hears from the railway men who are facing the end of the steam age. (1962)
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The World's Oldest Railway—Our Lives, Series 9
Tanfield in the north east is the world’s oldest railway, and in 2025, it turns 300.
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A New Agatha Christie Mystery—Hidden Treasures of the National Trust, Series 4
Uncovering the secrets of the homes of two of Britain’s most beloved writers.
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Age of Ice—A History of Ancient Britain, Series 1
Life in Britain in the brutal world of the last ice age.
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The Day That Changed the World—Michael Portillo's 200 Years of the Railways, Series 1
Railway enthusiast Michael Portillo leads a landmark journey through 200 years of rail.
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A Passion for Churches
John Betjeman visits various churches in the Diocese of Norwich.
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Wind, Water and Steam—Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age
Fred Dibnah examines the early use of wind and water power.
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Forts and Castles—Fred Dibnah's Magnificent Monuments
Fred explores the development of the fortress, visiting Warwick, Edinburgh and Conwy.
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I Love This Dirty Town
Margaret Drabble investigates the problems of town planning and traffic. (1969)
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The Bridge: Fifty Years Across the Forth
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of a great Scottish landmark, the Forth Road Bridge.
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Episode 4—Back in Time for Birmingham, Series 1
The Sharmas reflect on their time-travelling journey through British Asian history.
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From London to Lancashire—Nairn Across Britain
Writer and journalist Ian Nairn takes a journey to the industrial North. (1972)
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Doubt and Reassessment—Architecture at the Crossroads
A look at young architects returning to traditional forms. (1986)
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Canary Wharf—Building Sights, Series 4
Jools Holland take a journey to the top of Canary Wharf. (1996)
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Medieval and Elizabethan—The Story of English Furniture
Hugh Scully looks at the emergence of a distinctive English style of furniture.
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A City Crowned with Green
How London has grown in size and spread into the surrounding country. (1964)
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The Jumbo Jet—Tuesday Documentary
The jumbo has been called a 'pilot's dream', but will it be an airport's nightmare? (1969)
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New Town, Home Town—Where We Live Now
Colin Ward sets out to discover the truth about Britain's New Towns. (1979)
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