Michael Buerk
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2018Returning SeriesDocumentary
Synopsis
This series travels the length and breadth of Britain to find out how the Victorians built Britain. It uncovers the incredible and surprising stories behind iconic landmarks; discovers the hidden heroes behind the epic constructions; and finds out how the incredible advances made by the Victorians forged the world we live in today.
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- 1. How Britain Got MovingNow viewing2018-09-01Michael reveals how Victorian engineers revolutionised public transport, with the inventions of the omnibus, the modern-day bicycle and the London Underground.
- 2. Saving the Nation's Health2018-09-08Michael reveals how Victorians created the sewer system, providing fresh, clean water for all. The revolution began in Liverpool, which suffered the highest mortality rates in the country. But it took the Great Stink of 1858 to convince Parliament to create a sewer system for the capital.
- 3. The Making of the Modern Home2018-09-15Michael begins his journey by exploring the massive explosion in house-building in the early Victorian period. He reveals how Victorians introduced gas power to the home, transforming the kitchen, lighting, heating and even home entertainment.
- 4. The Birth of the Machines2018-09-22Michael Buerk looks at the creation of mass manufacturing, which meant that goods could be produced at a rate that had never been seen before. In Manchester, he learns how engineer George Stephenson created the first intercity railway, so that cotton could be transported quickly and cheaply from Liverpool docks to Manchester's mills. Michael also discovers how the sewing machine - newly created in 1851 - created the rag trade, and visits what was probably the first shopping mall in the UK, the Burlington Arcade in London.
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Is How the Victorians Built Britain available to watch online?
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How many seasons does How the Victorians Built Britain have?
How the Victorians Built Britain has 2 seasons and 12 episodes.
When did How the Victorians Built Britain first air?
How the Victorians Built Britain first aired in 2018.
Is How the Victorians Built Britain still running?
Yes, How the Victorians Built Britain is an ongoing series.
What genre is How the Victorians Built Britain?
How the Victorians Built Britain is classified as Documentary.