Series 2

Villages by the Sea

6 Episodes Premiered October 5, 2021

Season Overview

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.

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Episodes

1
EP 1

Bamburgh

Oct 5, 2021

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

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2
EP 2

Thorpeness

Oct 5, 2021

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

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EP 3

Alnmouth

Oct 5, 2021

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

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EP 4

Staithes

Oct 5, 2021

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.

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EP 5

Arnside

Oct 5, 2021

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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EP 6

Charlestown

Oct 5, 2021

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.

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