Britain's Great Rivers: Then & Now
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Play S1 E1Some of Britain's most famous rivers, looking at their history, geography and the role they have played in the development of the nation.
20201 season
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Season 1
6 episodes
- 1. The River ClydeThe story of the river Clyde, from its source to its estuary. Its history includes the invaders who made use of it, its vital role to Glasgow and the ship-building industry.CC45minFeb 18, 2020
- 2. The River TyneThe story of the river Tyne, from the confluence of the North Tyne and South Tyne rivers to the sea, visiting Hexham Abbey, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and the Jarrow and Howden Ped Tunnel.CC45minFeb 25, 2020
- 3. The River TrentThe River Trent is the third longest river in England after the Severn and the Thames, and flows from its source in Staffordshire all the way to its confluence with the River Ouse in Lincolnshire, where it forms the River Humber.CC45minMar 3, 2020
- 4. The River StourA journey along the Stour in Kent. From the source at the village of Lenham, through the ancient city of Canterbury and to the river's estuary on the edge of the English Channel.CC45minMar 10, 2020
- 5. The River SevernA journey along the River Severn, Britain's longest river. It rises in Wales before flowing through England to the Bristol Channel, via Charles Darwin's childhood garden, Shrewsbury Castle and Worcester Cathedral.CC45minMar 21, 2020
- 6. The River AvonThe River Avon rises in Northamptonshire and flows through five English counties. The programme looks at the river's links to William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Victorian health resorts and the sport of rugby.CC45minMar 24, 2020
Britain's Great Rivers: Then & Now
20201 season6 episodesReturning Series
Some of Britain's most famous rivers, looking at their history, geography and the role they have played in the development of the nation.
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