Britain's Most Historic Towns
Documentary
7.6
7.63 Seasons
19 Episodes
April 7, 2018
Overview
In this unique take on British history, Professor Alice Roberts explores Britain's rich and varied past through the stories of individual towns and cities. In each programme Alice studies one key period in history by delving into the secrets of a historic town that encapsulates the era, providing an accurate impression of what life was really like at key moments in our turbulent past. At the climax of each programme, cutting-edge CGI reveals the entire historic town in all its former glory.
Network
Channel 4
Cast
Alice Roberts
Self - Presenter
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