The Great British Story: A People's History – Specials
Episodes
London's Docklands
Regional TV special: Peter Snow charts the rise and fall of London's docklands over the centuries.
The River Trent
Regional TV special: Tom Cunliffe explores 200 years of history along the River Trent.
The New Forest
Regional TV special: The hunt for an Anglo Saxon settlement destroyed by Willian the Conqueror.
Ironbridge Uncovered
Regional TV special: Richie Woodhall uncovers the history of his childhood home of Ironbridge.
Glastonbury
Regional TV special: Tom Craine uncovers the rich and colourful history of Glastonbury.
Tamar Valley Voyage
Regional TV special: Jonathan Foyle discovers how mineral wealth shaped the history of the Tamar Valley.
From the White Cliffs to Hastings
Regional TV special: Shaun Williamson journeys along the length of route of the Royal Military Canal.
Furness Journey
Regional TV special: Stuart Maconie travels to the Furness Peninsula to discover evidence of a Viking past.
From the Dales to the Sea
Regional TV special: Helen Skelton follows the River Wear to uncover 1,500 years of Northern history.
The Taming of Cambridgeshire
Regional TV special: Rory McGrath travels through Cambridgeshire to see how its fortunes changed over 500 years
Along the Aire
Regional TV special: Amy Garcia embarks on an historical journey of discovery along the River Aire.
Dundee
Songwriter and Deacon Blue vocalist Ricky Ross returns to his home town of Dundee to investigate both its history and hidden landscapes. Dundonians and local experts guide Ricky through the archives and streets where evidence of his ancestors' struggles and achievements still remains.