Series 2 (2021)
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: 6
Star Cast: Ben Robinson ,
Episodes List
Ep.1 Bamburgh
Air Date: 2021-10-05
Archaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers how the health and fortune of the village was shaped by those in charge of Bamburgh’s famous castle.
Ep.2 Thorpeness
Air Date: 2021-10-05
Archaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers the secrets of the Edwardian village of Thorpeness in Suffolk, the first purpose-built seaside village in the UK.
Ep.3 Alnmouth
Air Date: 2021-10-05
Archaeologist Ben Robinson visits Alnmouth on England’s north east coast and discovers the village’s historical role in feeding the nation.
Ep.4 Staithes
Air Date: 2021-10-05
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.
Ep.5 Arnside
Air Date: 2021-10-05
Archaeologist Ben Robinson discovers how traditional boat building shaped the beautifully preserved village of Arnside on the banks of the River Kent in Cumbria.
Ep.6 Charlestown
Air Date: 2021-10-05
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.
