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BBC Select Apple Tv channelHow the Victorians Built Britain (2018) is a documentary web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch How the Victorians Built Britain online in HD.
How the Victorians Built Britain — Storyline
This series travels the length and breadth of Britain to find out how the Victorians built Britain. It uncovers the incredible and surprising stories behind iconic landmarks; discovers the hidden heroes behind the epic constructions; and finds out how the incredible advances made by the Victorians forged the world we live in today.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Michael Buerk
How the Victorians Built Britain — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2018-09-01 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | SBS, 5 |
| Status | Returning Series |
How the Victorians Built Britain — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: How Britain Got Moving (2018-09-01) — Michael reveals how Victorian engineers revolutionised public transport, with the inventions of the omnibus, the modern-day bicycle and the London Underground.
- E2: Saving the Nation's Health (2018-09-08) — Michael reveals how Victorians created the sewer system, providing fresh, clean water for all. The revolution began in Liverpool, which suffered the highest mortality rates in the
- E3: The Making of the Modern Home (2018-09-15) — Michael begins his journey by exploring the massive explosion in house-building in the early Victorian period. He reveals how Victorians introduced gas power to the home, transform
- E4: The Birth of the Machines (2018-09-22) — Michael Buerk looks at the creation of mass manufacturing, which meant that goods could be produced at a rate that had never been seen before. In Manchester, he learns how engineer
Season 2
- E1: The Railway Revolution (2020-01-04) — Michael Buerk returns with more stories of how Britain was transformed during the Victorian era, beginning by looking at the development of the railway network during the era. Mich
- E2: Britannia Rules the Waves (2020-01-11) — Michael Buerk learns how the Victorians built the biggest, fastest, most technologically advanced ships in the world, which helped the nation to dominate the high seas. In Portsmou
- E3: Bridging The Nation (2020-01-18) — Michael Buerk looks at the building of bridges around the nation during the era, visiting Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol to reveal the secret construction masterpiece that la
- E4: The Great British Holiday (2020-01-25) — Michael Buerk discovers how the Victorians spent their leisure time, heading to Blackpool to learn how the seaside mini-break was transformed from a perk of the wealthy to a Britis
- E5: How Britain Healed The World (2020-08-31) — Michael Buerk discovers how bold Victorian experiments and Cathedrals of Medicine built Britain and revolutionised the medical world.
- E6: The Birth Of Law And Order (2020-09-07) — Michael Buerk discovers how the Victorians instituted a revolution in law and order, created the first modern police force and built the prisons Britain still relies on to house cr
- E7: The Great Stink (2020-09-14) — Michael discovers how Britain's first Super Sewer cleaned up the capital and inspired a fresh water revolution that would change the lives of millions of Victorians.
- E8: The Culture Revolution (2020-09-21) — Michael Buerk discovers how the Victorians took on the world of exploration and adventure, and brought it home to Britain for everyone to share.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does How the Victorians Built Britain have? 2 season(s) with 12 episodes.
Where can I watch How the Victorians Built Britain? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
