Walking Through History

Tony Robinson heads to Dorset's stunning Jurassic coast to discover how this tranquil county protected Britain in World War II. Starting at the ingenious defenses on Chesil Beach, his journey encompasses stunning scenery and amazing acts of bravery, including the development of a secret war weapon and the D-Day invasion.

Tony Robinson walks through the glorious Peak District to reveal how Britain transformed itself from a nation of farmers into the industrial powerhouse of the world. He visits the site of the world's first factory and the building that would lay the foundations for today's skyscrapers. Later, he operates a huge steam-winding engine that's been working since 1829.

500 years ago, the Weald in Kent and East Sussex echoed with the noise of industry and dripped with the intrigue of political upheaval. Tony Robinson sets off on a 45-mile walk through this beautiful countryside to discover its rich Tudor heritage in this enthralling history documentary. This was a landscape dominated by the towering figure of King Henry VIII.

What made the Scottish Highlands such a breeding ground of revolution in the 1700s? In this fascinating history documentary, Tony Robinson tackles a tough four-day trek through the dramatic west Scotland Highlands to reveal the bloody tale of the Jacobite Uprisings. He discovers how the unique landscapes shaped the attitudes of its people and reveals the great untold story of one of those revolts.

The mysterious stone circles of Avebury and Stonehenge have fascinated people for centuries. Tony Robinson walks between the two sites and explores the origins and connections between Europe's finest collection of Neolithic monuments in this intriguing history documentary. On a three-day trek through the last centuries of the Stone Age, he unearths the secrets of life and death in ancient Britain.

The glorious Lake District is one of the Britain's most popular tourist destinations. But few realize how much the conquering Roman army made their mark on this stunning part of the world. In this absorbing history documentary, Tony Robinson discovers that with the toughest landscape they had encountered in Britain and rebellious tribes battling them, conquest was no small task.