Britain's Ancient Tracks with Tony Robinson
2016–2017 · Channel 4 · 60 min · 2 seasons
S02E04 · Dere Street
Sun, 15 Oct, 6:00 am
Tony Robinson explores the remarkable ancient trackways that criss-cross Britain and the mysteries and legends that surround them. Tony follows the Roman road of Dere Street north through Hadrian's Wall, contemplates the ancient night sky, braves the roar of a Celtic horn, mixes medieval potions and encounters ancient invaders.
About
Tony Robinson explores the UK's network of ancient trackways and roads, which have been walked by pilgrims, hunters and invaders over the course of the past 5,000 years, each one shrouded in myth, mystery and legend.
Episodes
- E01
Dartmoor
Sun, 24 Sept· 60 minTony Robinson returns for a new series to explore more of these remarkable routes and the mysteries and legends that surround them. Tony walks across Dartmoor in the footsteps of Britain's greatest detective, plunges the depths of a reputedly bottomless lake and comes face to face with a four-legged beast.
- E02
Offa's Dyke
Sun, 1 Oct· 60 minTony walks Offa's Dyke in the footsteps of William Wordsworth, explores what some believe could have been the subterranean resting place of King Arthur, encounters Wales's fearsome dragon and ponders the priceless gold coin issued by King Offa.
- E03
The Portway
Sun, 8 Oct· 60 minTony Robinson explores the remarkable ancient trackways that criss-cross Britain and the mysteries and legends that surround them. In the Peak District Tony uncovers a prehistoric shark tooth, shines a light in an abandoned railway tunnel and discovers DH Lawrence's mountain retreat.
- E04
Dere Street
Sun, 15 Oct· 60 minTony Robinson explores the remarkable ancient trackways that criss-cross Britain and the mysteries and legends that surround them. Tony follows the Roman road of Dere Street north through Hadrian's Wall, contemplates the ancient night sky, braves the roar of a Celtic horn, mixes medieval potions and encounters ancient invaders.
Cast
Tony Robinson
Presenter