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07/04/2018 Documentary 0h 45m
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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.

Top billed cast

  1. Alice Roberts

    Self - Presenter

  2. Ben Robinson

    Himself

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Full Cast & Crew

Current Season

Season 3

 2020 | 7 Episodes

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Status
Returning Series

Original Language
English

Original Name
Britain's Most Historic Towns

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