How the Victorians Built Britain(2018)
Overview
This series travels the length and breadth of Britain to find out how the Victorians built Britain. It uncovers the incredible and surprising stories behind iconic landmarks; discovers the hidden heroes behind the epic constructions; and finds out how the incredible advances made by the Victorians forged the world we live in today.
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No imageSeason 1
4 episodes • 2018
Season 1
4 episodes • 2018
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | How Britain Got Moving | Sep 1, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Saving the Nation's Health | Sep 8, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 3 | The Making of the Modern Home | Sep 15, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 4 | The Birth of the Machines | Sep 22, 2018 | 0.0 |
No imageSeason 2
8 episodes • 2020
Season 2
8 episodes • 2020
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Railway Revolution | Jan 4, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Britannia Rules the Waves | Jan 11, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Bridging The Nation | Jan 18, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 4 | The Great British Holiday | Jan 25, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 5 | How Britain Healed The World | Aug 31, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 6 | The Birth Of Law And Order | Sep 7, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 7 | The Great Stink | Sep 14, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 8 | The Culture Revolution | Sep 21, 2020 | 0.0 |
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