Aired Monday 9 December, 7:00pm - 7:30pmon BBC Two HD

Villages by the Sea

Name: 7:00pm - Series 4 Episode 1
Start: 2025-01-07T19:00:00Z
End: 2025-01-07T19:30:00Z
Location: BBC Two HD

Series 5 Episode 5: Bucklers Hard

In Hampshire, archaeologist Ben Robinson investigates how a tiny village, originally meant to be a free port to process sugar, became a bustling naval shipyard. Ben learns that three ships built here would lead Nelson to victory at Trafalgar.

Category: Documentary / History
Original air date: 09/12/2024

Cast and crew

Dave MinchinDirector
Dr Ben RobinsonHost
Jon AdamsGuest
Dr Helen DoeGuest
Rodrigo VazquezGuest

Upcoming broadcasts

Friday 3 January, 7:35amon BBC Two
Series 5 Episode 5
Friday 3 January, 7:35amon BBC Two HD
Series 5 Episode 5
Monday 6 January, 9:00pmon U&Yesterday
Series 3
Monday 6 January, 9:30pmon U&Yesterday
Series 3
Tuesday 7 January, 7:00pmon BBC Two
Series 4 Episode 1
Tuesday 7 January, 7:00pmon BBC Two HD
Series 4 Episode 1