The Great British Story: A People's History - Specials

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London's Docklands

1 - London's Docklands

Air Date: June 12, 2012

Regional TV special: Peter Snow charts the rise and fall of London's docklands over the centuries.

The River Trent

2 - The River Trent

Air Date: June 12, 2012

Regional TV special: Tom Cunliffe explores 200 years of history along the River Trent.

The New Forest

3 - The New Forest

Air Date: June 12, 2012

Regional TV special: The hunt for an Anglo Saxon settlement destroyed by Willian the Conqueror.

Ironbridge Uncovered

4 - Ironbridge Uncovered

Air Date: June 12, 2012

Regional TV special: Richie Woodhall uncovers the history of his childhood home of Ironbridge.

Glastonbury

5 - Glastonbury

Air Date: June 12, 2012

Regional TV special: Tom Craine uncovers the rich and colourful history of Glastonbury.

Tamar Valley Voyage

6 - Tamar Valley Voyage

Air Date: June 12, 2012

Regional TV special: Jonathan Foyle discovers how mineral wealth shaped the history of the Tamar Valley.

From the White Cliffs to Hastings

7 - From the White Cliffs to Hastings

Air Date: June 12, 2012

Regional TV special: Shaun Williamson journeys along the length of route of the Royal Military Canal.

Furness Journey

8 - Furness Journey

Air Date: June 12, 2012

Regional TV special: Stuart Maconie travels to the Furness Peninsula to discover evidence of a Viking past.

From the Dales to the Sea

9 - From the Dales to the Sea

Air Date: June 12, 2012

Regional TV special: Helen Skelton follows the River Wear to uncover 1,500 years of Northern history.

The Taming of Cambridgeshire

10 - The Taming of Cambridgeshire

Air Date: June 12, 2012

Regional TV special: Rory McGrath travels through Cambridgeshire to see how its fortunes changed over 500 years

Along the Aire

11 - Along the Aire

Air Date: June 12, 2012

Regional TV special: Amy Garcia embarks on an historical journey of discovery along the River Aire.

Dundee

12 - Dundee

Air Date: June 26, 2012

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.