How the Victorians Built Britain Season 2 Episodes

Episode 1

The Railway Revolution

Sat, Jan 4, 2020 60 mins

Michael jumps on board an original locomotive to discover the effect that the burgeoning rail network had on Victorian Britain.

Episode 2

How Britannia Ruled the Waves

Sat, Jan 11, 2020 60 mins

The Victorians built the most technologically advanced ships in the world, helping them to dominate the high seas in peace, war, leisure, and trade.

Episode 3

Bridging the Nation

Sat, Jan 18, 2020 60 mins

A look into how Victorians built bridges in the early days that connected Britain. Also featuring the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol and the Tay Bridge disaster in Scotland.

Episode 4

Great British Holiday

Sat, Jan 25, 2020 60 mins

A look on how Victorians left a stamp in Britain, including the seaside mini-break that was transformed thanks to the British institution.

Episode 5

How Britain Healed the World

Sat, May 16, 2020 60 mins

A look at how the Victorians left a stamp on Britain in ten steps.

Episode 6

10 Ways the Victorians Changed Britain

Sat, Oct 29, 2022 95 mins

Episode 7

The Great Stink

Mon, Sep 14, 2020 60 mins

Featuring Britain's first Super Sewer and how it sparked a fresh water revolution.

Episode 8

The Culture Revolution

Mon, Oct 31, 2022 60 mins

Michael finds out how the Victorians took on the world of adventure and exploration.