Walking Through History
Frontline Dorset
Season 1 Episode 2 of 4
Tony Robinson embarks on an expedition along Dorset's Jurassic coast to explore the county's hidden Second World War story. Starting beside the defences on Chesil Beach, he heads east to finish in Swanage and Studland Bay. On his five-day walk he encounters stunning scenery and uncovers wartime acts of ingenuity and bravery. He also discovers the crucial part a swannery played in developing a secret weapon and reveals the role of Dorset in protecting Britain from invasion during the conflict
Walking Through History airs on Sky History 2 at 1:00 PM, Monday 29 April.
Topics
Education ➝ Science ➝ Factual Topics
General
Tony Robinson
Presenter
Philip Clarke
Executive Producer
Simon Raikes
Executive Producer