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Villages by the Sea — Storyline
Series looking at British coastal villages, that have often been on the front line of history.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Ben Robinson
Villages by the Sea — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2019-12-16 |
| Seasons | 5 |
| Episodes | 37 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC One, BBC Two |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Rating | 7/10 (2 votes) |
Villages by the Sea — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Sunderland Point (2019-12-16) — Ben Robinson reveals the story of the village of Sunderland Point on the north west coast of England. Our coastal villages are often seen as remote places for retreat and relaxatio
- E2: Walberswick (2019-12-16) — Archaeologist Ben Robinson discovers the surprising story of this former medieval port on the Suffolk coast. Today Walberswick is a favourite coastal retreat for writers, artists
- E3: Robin Hood's Bay (2019-12-16) — Archaeologist Ben Robinson reveals the story of smuggling intrigue and bravery on the Yorkshire coast.
- E4: Holy Island (2019-12-16) — Ben Robinson discovers the story of the monks and villagers of the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, off the Northumberland coast. Our coastal villages are often seen as remote places fo
- E5: Clovelly (2019-12-16) — Ben Robinson reveals the story of this Devon coastal gem’s transformation from fishing village to romantic Victorian seaside resort.
Thanks to a powerful and pioneering woman, Clo
Series 2
- E1: Bamburgh (2021-10-05) — Archaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers how the health and fortune of the village was shaped by those in charge of Bamburgh’s famous castle.
- E2: Thorpeness (2021-10-05) — Archaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers the secrets of the Edwardian village of Thorpeness in Suffolk, the first purpose-built seaside village in the UK.
- E3: Alnmouth (2021-10-05) — Archaeologist Ben Robinson visits Alnmouth on England’s north east coast and discovers the village’s historical role in feeding the nation.
- E4: Staithes (2021-10-05) — 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.
- E5: Arnside (2021-10-05) — Archaeologist Ben Robinson discovers how traditional boat building shaped the beautifully preserved village of Arnside on the banks of the River Kent in Cumbria.
- E6: Charlestown (2021-10-05) — 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.
Series 3
- E1: Botallack (2022-09-20) — The small hamlet of Botallack was once at the centre of the Cornish tin and copper mining industry as archaeologist Ben Robinson discovers. By 1861, Botallack’s mine was one of the
- E2: Ravenglass (2022-09-21) — Archaeologist Ben Robinson takes us to the quiet village of Ravenglass, tucked away on the edge of the Lake District’s National Park, where he finds out about its strategic importa
- E3: Gorey (2022-09-22) — Sitting on the east coast of Jersey, and about 14 miles from the coast of Normandy, the small village of Gorey was, for hundreds of years the frontline of defence between the Briti
- E4: Flamborough (2022-09-23) — Archaeologist, Ben Robinson visits the east coast village of Flamborough which sits on a rugged headland sticking out into the North Sea. A largely unassuming village today, it was
- E5: Cley next the Sea (2022-09-27) — Archaeologist Ben Robinson visits the Norfolk village of Cley next the Sea and discovers that due to Dutch settlers in the Elizabethan era, it's not as ‘next the sea’ as it once wa
- E6: Tintagel (2022-09-29) — Archaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers the secrets of Cornwall’s Tintagel, famed as the legendary birthplace of King Arthur. Ben discovers Tintagel was potentially more important than
- E7: Craster (2022-09-30) — Archaeologist Ben Robinson visits a small village in Northumberland to find out how the family and village who both share the name Craster have had their lives and fortunes intertw
- E8: Orford (2022-10-04) — Lying off the North Sea is the unassuming Suffolk village of Orford. It’s behind a large shingle spit called Orford Ness. But as archaeologist Ben Robinson unearths, it’s been at t
- E9: Parkgate (2022-10-05) — Archaeologist Ben Robinson explores Parkgate, on the estuary of the River Dee in Cheshire. Today the village is landlocked, cut off from the Dee and the Irish Sea due to the estuar
- E10: Laxey (2022-10-06) — Situated on the eastern coast of the Isle of Man, the village of Laxey is known today as a tourist destination, but as archaeologist Ben Robinson finds out, it wasn’t the beaches a
Season 4
- E1: Culross (2023-11-02) — Ben Robinson visits Culross, a stunning 17th-century village that was a major centre for Scottish coal mining and the first underwater sea coal shaft in the world.
- E2: Port Carlisle (2023-11-03) — Ben Robinson explores the remains of a lost harbour in Port Carlisle, a once-thriving port that hoped to rival Liverpool.
- E3: Cushendall (2023-11-09) — Ben Robinson travels to Cushendall in Northern Ireland to explore the Curfew Tower and schoolhouse, built by its forward-thinking 19th-century merchant landlord.
- E4: Holkham (2023-11-10) — Ben Robinson makes an amazing discovery at Norfolk’s Holkham estate – its lost medieval village, seen for the first time since its disappearance 200 years ago.
- E5: Solva (2023-11-16) — Ben Robinson discovers some of the impressive and well-preserved lime kilns in Solva, Wales, and learns how this industry helped feed a growing nation.
- E6: Beer (2023-11-17) — Ben Robinson heads to Beer, Devon, home to beer stone, which has been quarried since Roman times and used in many of England's cathedrals and iconic buildings.
- E7: Seaton Sluice (2023-11-23) — Ben Robinson travels to Seaton Sluice, home to the notorious Delaval family and the site of a past bottle works that shaped the village.
- E8: Porthgain (2023-11-24) — Ben Robinson unearths the past of Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, built for its industry exporting slate, then brickwork, then finally stone used for the nation’s roads.
- E9: Greyabbey (2023-12-07) — Ben Robinson unearths the ancient history of Greyabbey on beautiful Strangford Loch.
- E10: Johnshaven (2023-12-14) — Ben Robinson travels to Johnshaven, a once-important Scottish fishing village that diversified into the flax and jute trade when its skilled sailors were press-ganged into the Roya
Series 5
- E1: Runswick Bay (2024-11-04) — Archaeologist Ben Robinson is in North Yorkshire, exploring how idyllic Runswick Bay was once a place of great danger, despite attracting tourists and inspiring artists.
- E2: Seahouses (2024-11-11) — Archaeologist Ben Robinson casts his eye over the village of Seahouses in Northumberland, where he discovers how the lethal rocks offshore have been both a blessing and a curse.
- E3: St Margaret's (2024-11-18) — On a visit to the white cliffs of the Kent coast, Ben Robinson learns how an exclusive retreat for the rich and famous suddenly became 'Hellfire Corner' during World War II.
- E4: St Agnes (2024-11-27) — Archaeologist Ben Robinson investigates how a Cornish gem of a village became a world-famous centre of tin mining where people made and lost huge fortunes.
- E5: Bucklers Hard (2024-12-09) — Archaeologist Ben Robinson visits the tiny Hampshire village that had a huge role in building ships for Nelson's victorious fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar.
- E6: St Bees (2024-12-16) — In Cumbria, on the edge of the Lake District, Ben Robinson finds signs of early Christian pilgrims, while a 500-year-old house turns out to be the birthplace of an Elizabethan VIP.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Villages by the Sea have? 5 season(s) with 37 episodes.
Where can I watch Villages by the Sea? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
