History
Villages by the Sea
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.
Series 1: 3. Sunderland Point (29 mins)
- Series 1: 3. Sunderland PointArchaeologist Ben Robinson reveals the story of the remote village at the centre of trade.29 mins
- Series 1: WalberswickArchaeologist Ben Robinson reveals the story of this former medieval port.29 mins
- Series 1: ClovellyArchaeologist Ben Robinson reveals the story of a romantic Victorian seaside village.29 mins
- Series 1: Robin Hood's BayArchaeologist Ben Robinson reveals the story of smuggling, intrigue and bravery.29 mins
- Series 1: LindisfarneArchaeologist Ben Robinson discovers the story of the monks and villagers of Lindisfarne.29 mins
- Series 2: 1. BamburghArchaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers the secrets of the Northumberland village of Bamburgh.29 mins
- Series 2: 2. ThorpenessArchaeologist Ben Robinson explores the fantastical village of Thorpeness in Suffolk.29 mins
- Series 2: 3. AlnmouthArchaeologist Ben Robinson discovers Alnmouth’s role in feeding the nation 200 years ago.29 mins
- Series 2: 4. StaithesArchaeologist Ben Robinson unearths the industrial past of the pretty village of Staithes.29 mins
- Series 2: 5. ArnsideBen Robinson explores the beautifully preserved village of Arnside in Cumbria.29 mins
- Series 2: 6. CharlestownArchaeologist Ben Robinson visits Charlestown in Cornwall, made famous by Poldark.29 mins
- Series 3: BotallackArchaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers a poisonous trade in the Cornish village of Botallack.29 mins
- Series 3: GoreyBen Robinson finds evidence of the WWII German occupation of the Jersey village of Gorey.29 mins
- Series 3: LaxeyBen Robinson visits the Victorian tourist destination of Laxey on the Isle of Man.29 mins
- Series 3: RavenglassArchaeologist Ben Robinson goes in search of the Romans in the village of Ravenglass.29 mins
- Series 3: FlamboroughArchaeologist Ben Robinson discovers Flamborough, the Yorkshire village made from chalk.29 mins
- Series 3: Cley next the SeaArchaeologist Ben Robinson discovers how Dutch settlers transformed the village of Cley.29 mins
- Series 3: TintagelArchaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers the secrets of Cornwall’s Tintagel.29 mins
- Series 3: CrasterBen Robinson discovers how Craster village gave us kippers and kerbstones.29 mins
- Series 3: OrfordArchaeologist Ben Robinson unearths Orford’s history of defending the British Isles.29 mins
- Series 3: ParkgateArchaeologist Ben Robinson explores Parkgate on the estuary of the River Dee in Cheshire.29 mins
- Series 4: 1. CulrossBen Robinson discovers the first underwater sea coal shaft in the world.29 mins
- Series 4: 2. Port CarlisleBen Robinson explores the remains of a lost harbour in Port Carlisle.29 mins
- Series 4: 3. CushendallBen Robinson explores Cushendall, one of the finest Georgian villages in Northern Ireland.29 mins
- Series 4: 4. HolkhamBen Robinson discovers Holkham’s lost medieval village.29 mins
- Series 4: 5. SolvaBen Robinson discovers the impressive lime kilns in Solva, Wales.29 mins
- Series 4: 6. BeerBen Robinson discovers how stone from the village of Beer built the Tower of London.29 mins
- Series 4: 7. Seaton SluiceBen Robinson discovers stories of Georgian pranks and parties in Seaton Sluice.29 mins
- Series 4: 8. PorthgainBen Robinson discovers how the village of Porthgain helped build the nation’s roads.29 mins
- Series 4: 9. GreyabbeyBen Robinson unearths the ancient history of Greyabbey on beautiful Strangford Lough.29 mins
- Series 4: 10. JohnshavenBen Robinson discovers how the Scottish village of Johnshaven found wealth in cloth.29 mins
- Series 5: 1. Runswick BayIn Yorkshire, Ben Robinson learns how idyllic Runswick Bay was once a place of danger.29 mins
