Today, 4:45pm - 5:15pmon BBC Two

Villages by the Sea

Name: 4:45pm - Villages by the Sea
Start: 2025-06-06T15:45:00Z
End: 2025-06-06T16:15:00Z
Location: BBC Two

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

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