Britain's Ancient Tracks with Tony Robinson - Season 2

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Dartmoor

1 - Dartmoor

Air Date: September 23, 2017

Tony hikes across Dartmoor in the footsteps of Britain's greatest detective, plunges into a reputedly bottomless lake and comes face-to-face with a four-legged beast.

Offa's Dyke

2 - Offa's Dyke

Air Date: September 30, 2017

Tony walks Offa's Dyke in the footsteps of William Wordsworth, encounters Wales's fearsome dragon and ponders the priceless gold coin issued by King Offa in praise of Allah.

The Portway

3 - The Portway

Air Date: October 7, 2017

Tony uncovers a prehistoric shark tooth, shines a light in an abandoned railway tunnel and discovers DH Lawrence's mountain retreat in the Peak District.

Dere Street

4 - Dere Street

Air Date: October 13, 2017

Tony follows the Roman road of Dere Street north through Hadrian's Wall, contemplates the ancient night sky, braves the roar of a Celtic horn, mixes medieval potions and encounters ancient invaders.