How the Victorians Built Britain

Season 1

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.
Where to Watch Season 1
4 Episodes
  • How Britain Got Moving
    E1
    Episode 1How Britain Got MovingMichael reveals how Victorian engineers revolutionised public transport, with the inventions of the omnibus, the modern-day bicycle and the London Underground.
  • Saving the Nation's Health
    E2
    Episode 2Saving the Nation's HealthMichael reveals how Victorians created the sewer system, providing fresh, clean water for all. The revolution began in Liverpool, which suffered the highest mortality rates in the country. But it took the Great Stink of 1858 to convince Parliament to create a sewer system for the capital.
  • The Making of the Modern Home
    E3
    Episode 3The Making of the Modern HomeMichael begins his journey by exploring the massive explosion in house-building in the early Victorian period. He reveals how Victorians introduced gas power to the home, transforming the kitchen, lighting, heating and even home entertainment.
  • The Birth of the Machines
    E4
    Episode 4The Birth of the MachinesIn this episode, presenter Michael Buerk discovers how the Victorians created what we know as mass manufacturing meaning goods could be produced at a rate that had never been seen before and it was down to one thing, cotton.
Cast of Season 1
  • Michael BuerkSelf - Presenter
 
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