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How the Victorians Built Britain Season 1 Episodes

Season 1 Episode Guide

4 Episodes 2018 - 2018

Episode 1

How Britain Got Moving

The development of London's pioneering transport system in the mid-19th century.

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Episode 2

Saving the Nation's Health

43 mins

In this episode, presenter Michael Buerk discovers how the Victorians created the sewers and fresh, clean water for all.

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Episode 3

The Making of the Modern Home

43 mins

In this episode, presenter Michael Buerk discovers how the Victorians created what we know as the modern home - from the boom in housebuilding, producing gas from coal, lighting, home entertainment and electricity.

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Episode 4

The Birth of the Machines

43 mins

In this episode, presenter Michael Buerk discovers how the Victorians created what we know as mass manufacturing meaning goods could be produced at a rate that had never been seen before and it was down to one thing, cotton.

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