Friday 3 January, 7:35am - 8:05amon BBC Two

Villages by the Sea

Name: 9:30pm - Villages by the Sea
Start: 2025-01-06T21:30:00Z
End: 2025-01-06T22:00:00Z
Location: U&Yesterday

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 HD
Series 5 Episode 5
Monday 6 January, 9:00pmon U&Yesterday
Series 3
Monday 6 January, 9:30pmon U&Yesterday
Series 3