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Birth of Britain with Tony Robinson

Birth of Britain with Tony Robinson

2010•1h 0m•Documentary
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Join Tony Robinson as he ventures into the country's extraordinary and fiery past, revealing how our islands were forged from molten rock, volcanic explosions, ice and seismic upheaval.

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 1, 2010

Episodes

Episode 1 - Hidden VolcanoesE160m

Hidden Volcanoes

Britain has a volcanic past to rival any of the world's current hotspots, and the clues to this explosive prehistory lie beneath some of our most iconic landscapes. Starting out in Edinburgh, Tony treks, sails and flies around the British Isles in search of this fiery legacy to find the forgotten volcanoes that have not only shaped our land, but also forged our history.

Sep 1, 2010

Episode 2 - Ice AgeE260m

Ice Age

Over the last two-and-a-half million years, Britain has experienced numerous deep freezes that left the land uninhabitable and locked under ice sheets over a mile thick. Tracing the movement of the frozen wastes, Tony visits some of the country's most scenic spots - including the Scottish Highlands and the Lake District - to explore its chilly past. Ending up in London, Tony unearths the bones of monkeys, rhinos and lions that once lived on the banks of the Thames.

Sep 8, 2010

Episode 3 - Gold RushE360m

Gold Rush

Gold has been cherished since the dawn of human history and while these islands might be more readily associated with coal or tin, there is a surprising amount of bling lurking in Britain's rocks. Heading to Wales, Tony investigates an ancient Roman mine before visiting Britain's only working gold mine in Northern Ireland. Finally, our host traces the incredible geological forces that created this valuable commodity and pans for gold in Scotland.

Sep 15, 2010

Actors

Tony Robinson

Tony Robinson

Self - Presenter

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