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Britain' Ancient Tracks with Tony Robinson was a three part television documentary series presented by Sir Tony Robinson in 2016 on Channel 4.[1]

A second series of four episodes was first aired on Channel Four on the 23 September 2017.

Premise

The series follows Tony Robinson as he walks along Britain's Ancient tracks, exploring the history and changes along the way.

Episode List - Series 1

Episode Number Original Date Aired Episode information Viewing Figure[2] Producer Director Production Company
1 Saturday 15 October 2016 Tony walks along the Icknield Way, an ancient route that starts in Norfolk and finished in Bedfordshire.[3] Along the way he discovers Grimes Graves, mysterious ley lines, a hidden cave of a secret Christian sect and terrifying tales of a demonic dog.[4] 1.15m Ben O’Loan[5] Brian Henry Martin[6] DoubleBand Films[7]
2 Saturday 22 October 2016 Tony walks along The Ridgeway, which runs from Wiltshire to Oxfordshire via Berkshire.[8] Along the way he discovers the truth behind megaliths and Celtic chariots, explores a burial chamber older than the pyramids and about the secrets of the great white horse.[9] 1.36m Ben O’Loan[10] Brian Henry Martin[11] DoubleBand Films[12]
3 Saturday 6 November 2016 Tony walks along the North Downs Way, travelling from Folkestone to Down House in Orpington.[13] 1.02m Ben O'Loan[14] Brian Henry Martin[15] DoubleBand Films

Episode List - Series 2

Episode Number Original Date Aired Episode information Viewing Figure Producer Director Production Company
1 Saturday 23 September 2017 Tony Robinson returns for a second series starting on Dartmoor and following in the footsteps of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Along the way he will visit a reputed bottomless lake and encountering a four leg beast of Dartmoor.[16] Ben O'Loan Brian Henry Martin
1 Saturday 30 September 2017 Tony walks Offa's Dyke, an earthwork pathway that runs along the border between England and Wales named after the Merican King. Along the way he talks about William Wordsworth, takes in the reputed resting place of King Arthur and brings to lie stories of the welsh dragon.[17] Ben O'Loan Brian Henry Martin

References

  1. ^ "Local history: Folkestone to be featured in Channel Four TV series - Hawkinge Gazzette and Channel Coast News p. 12 October 2016". Retrieved 13 June 2017.
  2. ^ "BARB Weekly Top 30 programmes". Retrieved 13 June 2017.
  3. ^ "Britain's Ancient Tracks with Tony Robinson Episode 1 - Radio Times". Retrieved 13 June 2016.
  4. ^ "Britain's Ancient Tracks With Tony Robinson - Bradford Zone p.30 May 2017". Retrieved 16 June 2017.
  5. ^ "Britain's Ancient Tracks With Tony Robinson - Bradford Zone p.30 May 2017". Retrieved 16 June 2017.
  6. ^ "Britain's Ancient Tracks With Tony Robinson - Bradford Zone p.30 May 2017". Retrieved 16 June 2017.
  7. ^ "Britain's Ancient Tracks With Tony Robinson - Bradford Zone p.30 May 2017". Retrieved 16 June 2017.
  8. ^ "Britain's Ancient Tracks with Tony Robinson Episode 2 - Radio Times". Retrieved 13 June 2017.
  9. ^ "Britain's Ancient Tracks With Tony Robinson - Bradford Zone p.5 June 2017". Retrieved 16 June 2017.
  10. ^ "Britain's Ancient Tracks With Tony Robinson - Bradford Zone p.5 June 2017". Retrieved 16 June 2017.
  11. ^ "Britain's Ancient Tracks With Tony Robinson - Bradford Zone p.5 June 2017". Retrieved 16 June 2017.
  12. ^ "Britain's Ancient Tracks With Tony Robinson - Bradford Zone p.5 June 2017". Retrieved 16 June 2017.
  13. ^ "Britain's Ancient Tracks with Tony Robinson Episode 3 - Radio Times". Retrieved 13 June 2017.
  14. ^ "Britain's Ancient Tracks with Tony Robinson Episode 3 - Radio Times". Retrieved 13 June 2017.
  15. ^ "Britain's Ancient Tracks with Tony Robinson Episode 3 - Radio Times". Retrieved 13 June 2017.
  16. ^ "Britain's Ancient Tracks with Tony Robinson - Series 2 Episode 1 - Radio Times". Retrieved 23 September 2017.
  17. ^ "Britain's Ancient Tracks with Tony Robinson - Series 2 Episode 2 - Radio Times". Retrieved 23 September 2017.


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