Tuesday 10 March, 5:20am - 6:00amon U&Eden

Villages by the Sea

Name: 7:00pm - Series 2 Episode 5
Start: 2026-03-11T19:00:00Z
End: 2026-03-11T19:30:00Z
Location: BBC Four HD

Series 2 Episode 5: Staithes

Archaeologist Ben Robinson visits the village of Staithes in North Yorkshire and unearths its role in kickstarting the chemical industry in the north east of England.

Category: Documentary / History
Original air date: 05/10/2021

Cast and crew

Dave MinchinDirector
Dr Ben RobinsonHost

Upcoming broadcasts

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Tuesday 10 March, 7:00pmon BBC Four HD
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Wednesday 11 March, 7:00pmon BBC Four
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Wednesday 11 March, 7:00pmon BBC Four HD
Series 2 Episode 5