In the late 18th century, there was a sure-fire way to earn a living along the Cornish coast: smuggling. The great walking country is home to tiny secretive harbours, beaches and secluded coves which were once ideal for the infamous illicit imports.
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Professor Alice Roberts explores Britain's history through the stories of individual towns and cities, revealing what life was really like at key moments in our turbulent past
Rick and river-searching expert Beau head to Salisbury and explore the wildlife and culture in the River Avon
Rick and river-searching expert Beau explore important landmarks on the shores of the River Wear, a natural fortress protecting Durham and its cathedral.
The meaning of new finds at Norwich Castle Museum Must Farm Colchester Basing House Silchester.
2014's exceptional archaeology Barrowclump Durotrigues Big Dig Winchester Bling Ipplepen.
Journalist and presenter Lorraine Kelly never got to hear about her grandfather's war. And, as an honorary colonel in the cadets, Lorraine felt she needed to separate the myths of WW2 from the facts.
Wildlife expert and presenter Chris Packham is a self-confessed dog obsessive but wants to know more about when animals stopped being useful to humans and started to become companion animals.
Dan Jones presents a documentary series which explores the history of Britain's greatest castles. Jones gives an insightful account of the structures' past, from construction to the residents and community who shaped its usage over the years.
Dan Jones presents a documentary series which explores the history of Britain's greatest castles. Jones gives an insightful account of the structures' past, from construction to the residents and community who shaped its usage over the years.
Dr Alice Roberts investigates British archaeology, joining up the results of digs and investigations the length and breadth of the country.
Dr Alice Roberts investigates British archaeology, joining up the results of digs and investigations the length and breadth of the country.
Tony Robinson embarks on spectacular walks through some of Britain's most historic landscapes in search of the richest stories from our country's past.
Tony Robinson embarks on spectacular walks through some of Britain's most historic landscapes in search of the richest stories from our country's past.
Presenter Rick Edwards and US YouTube sensation and river detectorist Beau Ouimette travel to Warwick on the hunt for incredible archaeological finds.
US YouTube sensation Beau Ouimette and presenter Rick Edwards visit a range of historically significant sites in search of incredible archaeological finds.
Professor Alice Roberts explores Britain's history through the stories of individual towns and cities, revealing what life was really like at key moments in our turbulent past
Professor Alice Roberts explores Britain's history through the stories of individual towns and cities, revealing what life was really like at key moments in our turbulent past
Rick and Beau discover a variety of intriguing items as they search the rough waters of the River Tees for lost Tudor relics.
Rick Edwards joins YouTuber and detectorist Beau Ouimette on an underwater hunt to discover the secrets of Hadrian's Wall.
Dr Alice Roberts investigates British archaeology, joining up the results of digs and investigations the length and breadth of the country.
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