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Coast

Series 6 Episode 6: Sweden and the Baltic

For centuries, Britons have charted a course to the glorious coast of Sweden for its treasure trove of riches. `Coast' explores the British connections to this stunning shore on the edge of the Baltic Sea. Nick Crane journeys to the dramatic peaks of the High Coast and finds out why Britain's early engineers had to come to Sweden for iron to help forge our Industrial Revolution.

Category
Documentary / Environment / History / Nature / Performing arts / Travel
Original air date
2011-07-17
Cast and crew
  • Nicholas CraneHost
  • Professor Alice RobertsHost
  • Dick StrawbridgeHost