Villages by the Sea
A documentary looking at coastal villages that have often been on the front line of history.
- 2019-2024
- 5 seasons
- Documentary
A documentary looking at coastal villages that have often been on the front line of history.
Season 2 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2021
Episode 1
Bamburgh
Archaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers how the health and fortune of the village was shaped by those in charge of Bamburgh's famous castle.
Episode 2
Thorpeness
Archaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers the secrets of the Edwardian village of Thorpeness in Suffolk, the first purpose-built seaside village in the UK.
Episode 3
Staithes
Archaeologist Ben Robinson visits the village of Staithes in North Yorkshire and unearths its role in kick-starting the chemical industry in the north east of England.
Episode 4
Alnmouth
Archaeologist Ben Robinson visits Alnmouth on England's north east coast and discovers the village's historical role in feeding the nation.
Episode 5
Arnside
Archaeologist Ben Robinson discovers how traditional boat building shaped the beautifully preserved village of Arnside on the banks of the River Kent in Cumbria.
Episode 6
Charlestown
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.