Aired Saturday 14 December, 1:35pm - 2:05pmon BBC Two

Villages by the Sea

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