Villages by the Sea

Series 2

2021 · 6 episodes · 2h 54m in all

Archaeologist Ben Robinson returns to the English coast in this six-part series as he uncovers how the past has shaped some of our best-loved coastal village communities.

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Bamburgh

   5 Oct 2021 · 29 min

   Archaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers how the health and fortune of the village was shaped by those in charge of Bamburgh’s famous castle.

2. 2

   2. Thorpeness

   5 Oct 2021 · 29 min

   Archaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers the secrets of the Edwardian village of Thorpeness in Suffolk, the first purpose-built seaside village in the UK.

3. 3

   3. Alnmouth

   5 Oct 2021 · 29 min

   Archaeologist Ben Robinson visits Alnmouth on England’s north east coast and discovers the village’s historical role in feeding the nation.

4. 4

   4. Staithes

   5 Oct 2021 · 29 min

   Archaeologist Ben Robinson visits the village of Staithes in North Yorkshire and unearths its role in kickstarting the chemical industry in the north east of England.

5. 5

   5. Arnside

   5 Oct 2021 · 29 min

   Archaeologist Ben Robinson discovers how traditional boat building shaped the beautifully preserved village of Arnside on the banks of the River Kent in Cumbria.

6. 6

   6. Charlestown

   5 Oct 2021 · 29 min

   Archaeologist Ben Robinson visits the picturesque Georgian village of Charlestown on the south west coast of Cornwall and learns how it was shaped by the vision of one man.