Britain's Ancient Tracks with Tony Robinson explained

Britain's Ancient Tracks with Tony Robinson is a television documentary series presented by Sir Tony Robinson.

The first series, consisting of three episodes, was broadcast in 2016 by Channel 4.[1]

A second series of four episodes began airing on Channel 4 on 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 NumberOriginal Date AiredEpisode informationViewing Figure[2] ProducerDirectorProduction Company
1Saturday 15 October 2016Tony walks along the Icknield Way, an ancient route that starts in Norfolk and finished in Bedfordshire.[3] Along the way he discovers Grime's Graves, mysterious ley lines, a hidden cave of a secret Christian sect and terrifying tales of a demonic dog.[4] 1.15mBen O'Loan[5] Brian Henry Martin[6] DoubleBand Films[7]
2Saturday 22 October 2016Tony 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 learns about the secrets of the great white horse.[9] 1.36mBen O'Loan[10] Brian Henry Martin[11] DoubleBand Films[12]
3Saturday 6 November 2016Tony walks along the North Downs Way, travelling from Folkestone to Down House in Orpington.[13] 1.02mBen O'Loan[14] Brian Henry Martin[15] DoubleBand Films

Episode List – Series 2

Episode NumberOriginal Date AiredEpisode informationViewing Figure[16] ProducerDirectorProduction Company
1Saturday 23 September 2017Tony 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.[17] 0.78mBen O'LoanBrian Henry MartinDoubleBand Films[18]
2Saturday 30 September 2017Tony walks Offa's Dyke, an earthwork pathway that runs along the border between England and Wales named after the Mercian King. Along the way he talks about William Wordsworth, takes in the reputed resting place of King Arthur and brings to life stories of the Welsh dragon.[19] 0.77mBen O'LoanBrian Henry MartinDoubleBand Films[20]
3Saturday 7 October 2017Tony walks along the Derbyshire Portway, an ancient pre-historic trackway[21] that is situated in the Peak District. Along the way he investigates a prehistoric shark tooth, an abandoned railway tunnel before visiting Mountain Cottage near Middleton-by-Wirksworth where D.H. Lawrence and his German born wife Frieda had lived, before they were forced away by locals accusing them of being spies.[22] 0.72mBen O'LoanBrian Henry MartinDoubleBand Films
4Saturday 14 October 2017Tony walks along Dere Street,[23] a Roman road that ran from York (Eboracum) into central Scotland. He visits Hadrian's Wall, has a go at Celtic Horns and has a go at mixing up medieval potions.0.66mBen O'LoanBrian Henry MartinDoubleBand Films

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Local history: Folkestone to be featured in Channel Four TV series – Hawkinge Gazette and Channel Coast News p. 12 October 2016. 13 June 2017.
  2. Web site: BARB Weekly Top 30 programmes. 13 June 2017.
  3. Web site: Britain's Ancient Tracks with Tony Robinson Episode 1 – Radio Times. 13 June 2016.
  4. Web site: Britain's Ancient Tracks With Tony Robinson – Bradford Zone p.30 May 2017. 16 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170903024635/http://www.bradfordzone.co.uk/britains-ancient-tracks-with-tony-robinson-channel-4-3-june-8pm/. 3 September 2017. dead.
  5. Web site: Britain's Ancient Tracks With Tony Robinson – Bradford Zone p.30 May 2017. 16 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170903024635/http://www.bradfordzone.co.uk/britains-ancient-tracks-with-tony-robinson-channel-4-3-june-8pm/. 3 September 2017. dead.
  6. Web site: Britain's Ancient Tracks With Tony Robinson – Bradford Zone p.30 May 2017. 16 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170903024635/http://www.bradfordzone.co.uk/britains-ancient-tracks-with-tony-robinson-channel-4-3-june-8pm/. 3 September 2017. dead.
  7. Web site: Britain's Ancient Tracks With Tony Robinson – Bradford Zone p.30 May 2017. 16 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170903024635/http://www.bradfordzone.co.uk/britains-ancient-tracks-with-tony-robinson-channel-4-3-june-8pm/. 3 September 2017. dead.
  8. Web site: Britain's Ancient Tracks with Tony Robinson Episode 2 – Radio Times. 13 June 2017.
  9. Web site: Britain's Ancient Tracks With Tony Robinson – Bradford Zone p.5 June 2017. 16 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170905204756/http://www.bradfordzone.co.uk/britains-ancient-tracks-with-tony-robinson-channel-4-10-june-700pm/. 5 September 2017. dead.
  10. Web site: Britain's Ancient Tracks With Tony Robinson – Bradford Zone p.5 June 2017. 16 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170903024635/http://www.bradfordzone.co.uk/britains-ancient-tracks-with-tony-robinson-channel-4-3-june-8pm/. 3 September 2017. dead.
  11. Web site: Britain's Ancient Tracks With Tony Robinson – Bradford Zone p.5 June 2017. 16 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170903024635/http://www.bradfordzone.co.uk/britains-ancient-tracks-with-tony-robinson-channel-4-3-june-8pm/. 3 September 2017. dead.
  12. Web site: Britain's Ancient Tracks With Tony Robinson – Bradford Zone p.5 June 2017. 16 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170903024635/http://www.bradfordzone.co.uk/britains-ancient-tracks-with-tony-robinson-channel-4-3-june-8pm/. 3 September 2017. dead.
  13. Web site: Britain's Ancient Tracks with Tony Robinson Episode 3 – Radio Times. 13 June 2017.
  14. Web site: Britain's Ancient Tracks with Tony Robinson Episode 3 – Radio Times. 13 June 2017.
  15. Web site: Britain's Ancient Tracks with Tony Robinson Episode 3 – Radio Times. 13 June 2017.
  16. Web site: BARB Weekly Top 30 programmes. 13 June 2017.
  17. Web site: Britain's Ancient Tracks with Tony Robinson – Series 2 Episode 1 – Radio Times. 23 September 2017.
  18. Web site: Britains Ancient Tracks with Tony Robinson Channel 4 23 September 2017 7.00 pm – Bradford Zone 18 Sept 2017. 7 October 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171007120632/http://www.bradfordzone.co.uk/britains-ancient-tracks-with-tony-robinson-channel-4-23-september-700pm/. 7 October 2017. dead.
  19. Web site: Britain's Ancient Tracks with Tony Robinson – Series 2 Episode 2 – Radio Times. 23 September 2017.
  20. Web site: Britain's Ancient Tracks with Tony Robinson: Offas Dyke Channel 4 30 September 2017 7.00pm – Bradford Zone 25 Sept 2017. 7 October 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171007120940/http://www.bradfordzone.co.uk/britains-ancient-tracks-with-tony-robinson-offas-dyke-channel-4-30-september-700pm/. 7 October 2017. dead.
  21. Web site: Derbyshire Portway – The Long Distance Walkers Association ldwa.org.uk. 7 October 2017.
  22. Web site: Britain's Ancient Tracks with Tony Robinson – Series 2 Episode 3 The Portway – Radio Times. 7 October 2017.
  23. Web site: Britain's Ancient Tracks with Tony Robinson – Series 2 Episode 4 – Radio Times. 7 October 2017.

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