Villages by the Sea - Season 2

First aired: 10/5/2021 6 episodes

Archaeologist Ben Robinson returns to the English coast in this six-part series as he uncovers how the past has shaped some of our best-loved coastal village communities.

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Episodes

1. Bamburgh

Aired: 10/5/2021

Archaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers how the health and fortune of the village was shaped by those in charge of Bamburgh’s famous castle.

2. Thorpeness

Aired: 10/5/2021

Archaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers the secrets of the Edwardian village of Thorpeness in Suffolk, the first purpose-built seaside village in the UK.

3. Alnmouth

Aired: 10/5/2021

Archaeologist Ben Robinson visits Alnmouth on England’s north east coast and discovers the village’s historical role in feeding the nation.

4. Staithes

Aired: 10/5/2021

Archaeologist Ben Robinson visits the village of Staithes in North Yorkshire and unearths its role in kickstarting the chemical industry in the north east of England.

5. Arnside

Aired: 10/5/2021

Archaeologist Ben Robinson discovers how traditional boat building shaped the beautifully preserved village of Arnside on the banks of the River Kent in Cumbria.

6. Charlestown

Aired: 10/5/2021

Archaeologist Ben Robinson visits the picturesque Georgian village of Charlestown on the south west coast of Cornwall and learns how it was shaped by the vision of one man.