Summary
The series begins with Tony Robinson embarking on a 40-mile walk along the Derwent Valley in the Peak District, and ends with a four-day trek through the Kintail region of the Highlands.
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Walking Through History
- 2013
- Season 1
- 4 episodes
- Documentary and factual
- Lifestyle
Episode 2: Frontline Dorset
Summary
Tony Robinson embarks on an expedition along Dorset's Jurassic coast to explore the county's hidden Second World War story. Starting beside the defences on Chesil Beach, he heads east to finish in Swanage and Studland Bay. On his five-day walk he encounters stunning scenery and uncovers wartime acts of ingenuity and bravery. He also discovers the crucial part a swannery played in developing a secret weapon and reveals the role of Dorset in protecting Britain from invasion during the conflict
Review
Dorset’s rolling hills, winding lanes and picturesque villages make it the epitome of pretty British countryside, yet during the Second World War it played a vital role in the fight against possible Nazi invasion. Tony Robinson marches from Chesil Beach to Studland Bay exploring hastily built defences and uncovering fascinating stories.
Barnes Wallis tried out his famous bouncing bomb here while Langton Herring is one of this country’s few “doubly thankful” villages as all the local men who fought in both wars returned alive. Robinson seems genuinely interested while not being annoyingly over-enthusiastic.
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| role | name |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Tony Robinson |
| Executive producer | Philip Clarke |
| Executive producer | Simon Raikes |
| Series producer | David Johnson |
| Producer | Mike Wadding |
| Director | Mike Wadding |
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Episode 2
Frontline Dorset
Summary
Tony Robinson embarks on an expedition along Dorset's Jurassic coast to explore the county's hidden Second World War story. Starting beside the defences on Chesil Beach, he heads east to finish in Swanage and Studland Bay. On his five-day walk he encounters stunning scenery and uncovers wartime acts of ingenuity and bravery. He also discovers the crucial part a swannery played in developing a secret weapon and reveals the role of Dorset in protecting Britain from invasion during the conflictReview
Dorset’s rolling hills, winding lanes and picturesque villages make it the epitome of pretty British countryside, yet during the Second World War it played a vital role in the fight against possible Nazi invasion. Tony Robinson marches from Chesil Beach to Studland Bay exploring hastily built defences and uncovering fascinating stories.
Barnes Wallis tried out his famous bouncing bomb here while Langton Herring is one of this country’s few “doubly thankful” villages as all the local men who fought in both wars returned alive. Robinson seems genuinely interested while not being annoyingly over-enthusiastic.
How to watch
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- English
- Formats
- Colour
Credits
Crew
role name Presenter Tony Robinson Executive producer Philip Clarke Executive producer Simon Raikes Series producer David Johnson Producer Mike Wadding Director Mike Wadding
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