Rent Walking Through History: Series 1 (2013)
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3h 10min
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- Synopsis:
Sir Tony Robinson embarks on spectacular walks through some of Britain's most historic landscapes in search of the richest stories from the country's past. In each episode, Tony follows a bespoke route that allows him to explore the history of a particularly colourful period or event, as well as the spectacular landscape in which those events unfolded. Alongside experts he meets on the way, Tony reveals places and hidden stories that ordinary walkers and ramblers might otherwise miss.
Frontline Dorset
Tony's walk in this episode takes him back to 1940 when Dorset became the unlikely front line in the war against Hitler.
The Birth of IndustryTony takes a 40-mile walk through the glorious Peak District, along the Derwent Valley, where the world's industrial revolution was born.
The Tudor Way
Tony sets off on a 45-mile hike through the beautiful countryside of the Weald in Kent and the Downs of East Sussex to discover the area's rich and surprising Tudor heritage.
Battle in the Glens
Tony takes on a tough four-day trek through the Kintail region of the west Scottish Highlands to discover the story of the Jacobite uprisings of the early 1700's.- Actors:
- Sir Tony Robinson, John Barnatt, Brian Blessed, Tom Brocklehurst, Bob Faithorn, Adrian Farmer, Colin Goodwin, Russell Hollowood, Lance Oldham, Poppy Butcher, Dick Dalley, John Hellis, Graham Matthews, Wes Mullen, Bob Payne, John Pearson, Bill Penley, David Willey, Tracy Borman, Chris Butler
- Directors:
- Tom Cholmondeley, Michael Wadding, Owen Rodd, David Johnson
- Producers:
- Tom Cholmondeley, David Johnson, Michael Wadding, Owen Rodd
- Narrated By:
- Sir Tony Robinson
- Creators:
- Nick Ward
- Writers:
- Nick Ward
- Studio:
- Dazzler
- Genres:
- British TV, TV Documentaries
