Villages by the Sea

2:30 AM to 3:00 AM
Monday 12 May
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Thorpeness - Suffolk

Season 2 Episode 3 of 6

Archaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers the secrets of Thorpeness in Suffolk, the first purpose-built seaside village in the UK. The ingenuity of amenities such as the hand-dug lake, country club and inland housing were the unique vision of Glencairn Stuart Ogilvie. Hamish Ogilvie helps Ben to understand his great-grandfather's vision, stemming from theatrical inspiration

Villages by the Sea airs on U&Yesterday +1 at 2:30 AM, Monday 12 May. (Subtitles.)
Topics
News ➝ Current Affairs
Documentary
Ben Robinson
Presenter
Beatrice Ni Bhroin
Producer
Zoe Thorman
Series Producer