Villages By The Sea
Villages By The Sea is a TV show on BBC2. Coastal villages that have often been on the frontline of history. The program has been available since 2020. A total of 36 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in March 2024.
Last broadcast:29/03/2024 at 20:30
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Villages By The Sea
Archaeologist Ben Robinson visits the picturesque Georgian village of Charlestown on the southwest coast of Cornwall and learns how it was shaped by the vision of one man.
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Archaeologist Ben Robinson discovers how traditional boat building shaped the beautifully preserved village of Arnside on the banks of the River Kent in Cumbria.
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Archaeologist Ben Robinson visits the village of Staithes in North Yorkshire and unearths its role in kickstarting the chemical industry in the northeast of England.
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Archaeologist Ben Robinson visits Alnmouth on England's northeast coast and discovers the village's historical role in feeding the nation.
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Archaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers the secrets of the Edwardian settlement of Thorpeness in Suffolk, which was the first purpose-built seaside village in the UK.
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Archaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers how the health and fortune of the village of Bamburgh was shaped by those in charge of its famous castle.
Series 1
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Archaeologist Ben Robinson examines the history of Clovelly in Devon, looking at its transformation from fishing harbour to romantic Victorian seaside resort.
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Archaeologist Ben Robinson examines the history of the monks and villagers of the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, which lies off the Northumberland coast.
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Archaeologist Ben Robinson examines the history of Robin Hood's Bay, a fishing village on the North Yorkshire coast, and reveals tales of smuggling intrigue and bravery.
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Ben Robinson examines the history of Walberswick, a former medieval port on the Suffolk coast which is now a favourite retreat for writers, artists and day trippers.
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Archaeologist Ben Robinson examines the history of Lancashire village Sunderland Point, which was once a busy port and instrumental in the slave trade.
Series 4