Villages by the Sea: Full TV Schedule and Live Stream
Archaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers the history and heritage of beautiful coastal villages from across the UK, showcasing their often unsung role in the nation's story.
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Culross
Series 4
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1. Culross
Ben Robinson visits Culross, a stunning 17th-century village that was a major centre for Scottish coal mining and the first underwater sea coal shaft in the world.
⏱ 29 mins
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Your Time
Wed 12 Aug · 18:00
UK
Wed 12 Aug · 18:00
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Port Carlisle
Series 4
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2. Port Carlisle
Ben Robinson explores the remains of a lost harbour in Port Carlisle, a once-thriving port that hoped to rival Liverpool.
⏱ 29 mins
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Your Time
Thu 13 Aug · 18:00
UK
Thu 13 Aug · 18:00
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Cushendall
Series 4
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3. Cushendall
Ben Robinson travels to Cushendall in Northern Ireland to explore the Curfew Tower and schoolhouse, built by its forward-thinking 19th-century merchant landlord.
⏱ 29 mins
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Your Time
Wed 19 Aug · 18:00
UK
Wed 19 Aug · 18:00
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Villages by the Sea
Ben Robinson makes an amazing discovery at Norfolk’s Holkham estate – its lost medieval village, seen for the first time since its disappearance 200 years ago.
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Your Time
Thu 20 Aug · 18:00
UK
Thu 20 Aug · 18:00
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Channel
Upcoming Release
Episode
Culross
Series 4
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1. Culross
Ben Robinson visits Culross, a stunning 17th-century village that was a major centre for Scottish coal mining and the first underwater sea coal shaft in the world.
⏱ 29 mins
Time
Your Time
Wed 12 Aug · 18:00
UK
Wed 12 Aug · 18:00
Channel
Upcoming Release
Episode
Port Carlisle
Series 4
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2. Port Carlisle
Ben Robinson explores the remains of a lost harbour in Port Carlisle, a once-thriving port that hoped to rival Liverpool.
⏱ 29 mins
Time
Your Time
Thu 13 Aug · 18:00
UK
Thu 13 Aug · 18:00
Channel
Upcoming Release
Episode
Cushendall
Series 4
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3. Cushendall
Ben Robinson travels to Cushendall in Northern Ireland to explore the Curfew Tower and schoolhouse, built by its forward-thinking 19th-century merchant landlord.
⏱ 29 mins
Time
Your Time
Wed 19 Aug · 18:00
UK
Wed 19 Aug · 18:00
Channel
Upcoming Release
Episode
Villages by the Sea
Ben Robinson makes an amazing discovery at Norfolk’s Holkham estate – its lost medieval village, seen for the first time since its disappearance 200 years ago.
Time
Your Time
Thu 20 Aug · 18:00
UK
Thu 20 Aug · 18:00
Repeats
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Villages by the Sea
Ben Robinson visits Culross, a stunning 17th-century village that was a major centre for Scottish coal mining and the first underwater sea coal shaft in the world.
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Your Time
Thu 13 Aug · 01:15
UK
Thu 13 Aug · 01:15
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Villages by the Sea
Ben Robinson explores the remains of a lost harbour in Port Carlisle, a once-thriving port that hoped to rival Liverpool.
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Your Time
Fri 14 Aug · 01:45
UK
Fri 14 Aug · 01:45
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Villages by the Sea
Ben Robinson travels to Cushendall in Northern Ireland to explore the Curfew Tower and schoolhouse, built by its forward-thinking 19th-century merchant landlord.
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Your Time
Thu 20 Aug · 01:25
UK
Thu 20 Aug · 01:25
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Villages by the Sea
Ben Robinson makes an amazing discovery at Norfolk’s Holkham estate – its lost medieval village, seen for the first time since its disappearance 200 years ago.
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Your Time
Fri 21 Aug · 01:40
UK
Fri 21 Aug · 01:40
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Channel
Repeat
Episode
Villages by the Sea
Ben Robinson visits Culross, a stunning 17th-century village that was a major centre for Scottish coal mining and the first underwater sea coal shaft in the world.
Time
Your Time
Thu 13 Aug · 01:15
UK
Thu 13 Aug · 01:15
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Villages by the Sea
Ben Robinson explores the remains of a lost harbour in Port Carlisle, a once-thriving port that hoped to rival Liverpool.
Time
Your Time
Fri 14 Aug · 01:45
UK
Fri 14 Aug · 01:45
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Villages by the Sea
Ben Robinson travels to Cushendall in Northern Ireland to explore the Curfew Tower and schoolhouse, built by its forward-thinking 19th-century merchant landlord.
Time
Your Time
Thu 20 Aug · 01:25
UK
Thu 20 Aug · 01:25
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Villages by the Sea
Ben Robinson makes an amazing discovery at Norfolk’s Holkham estate – its lost medieval village, seen for the first time since its disappearance 200 years ago.
Time
Your Time
Fri 21 Aug · 01:40
UK
Fri 21 Aug · 01:40
Available for Streaming
Series 3
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Botallack
Botallack
Archaeologist Ben Robinson discovers how the small hamlet of Botallack was the centre of the Cornish tin and copper mining industry, and supplied a deadly poison to the world.
Duration: 29 mins
First broadcast: 8:30pm 5 Sep 2022
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 05 Sep 2027)
Series 3
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Gorey
Gorey
Archaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers evidence of the German occupation of the Jersey village of Gorey and the role it played in defending the UK.
Duration: 29 mins
First broadcast: 8:30pm 5 Sep 2022
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 05 Sep 2027)
Series 3
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Laxey
Laxey
Ben Robinson visits Laxey on the Isle of Man to discover what drew Victorians to the tourist destination.
Duration: 29 mins
First broadcast: 8:30pm 5 Sep 2022
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 05 Sep 2027)
Series 3
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Ravenglass
Ravenglass
The quiet village of Ravenglass in the Lake District’s National Park played a strategic role in the Roman empire, as archaeologist Ben Robinson finds out.
Duration: 29 mins
First broadcast: 8:30pm 5 Sep 2022
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 05 Sep 2027)
Series 3
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Flamborough
Flamborough
Archaeologist, Ben Robinson visits the Yorkshire coastal village of Flamborough and discovers its historic chalk buildings.
Duration: 29 mins
First broadcast: 7pm 23 Sep 2022
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 05 Sep 2027)
Series 3
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Cley next the Sea
Cley next the Sea
Archaeologist Ben Robinson discovers how Dutch settlers in the 1500s transformed the Norfolk village of Cley next the Sea.
Duration: 29 mins
First broadcast: 7pm 27 Sep 2022
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 05 Sep 2027)
Series 3
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Tintagel
Tintagel
Archaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers the secrets of Cornwall’s Tintagel, famed as the legendary birthplace of King Arthur.
Duration: 29 mins
First broadcast: 28 Sep 2022
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 05 Sep 2027)
Series 3
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Craster
Craster
Ben Robinson visits Northumberland’s Craster to find out how a family who shares the name have had their lives and fortunes intertwined with the village for over 800 years
Duration: 29 mins
First broadcast: 29 Sep 2022
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 05 Sep 2027)
Series 3
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Orford
Orford
Archaeologist Ben Robinson unearths the Suffolk village of Orford’s history of defending the British Isles.
Duration: 29 mins
First broadcast: 7pm 4 Oct 2022
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 05 Sep 2027)
Series 2
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1. Bamburgh
1. Bamburgh
Archaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers how the health and fortune of the village was shaped by those in charge of Bamburgh’s famous castle.
Duration: 29 mins
First broadcast: 8:30pm 5 Oct 2021
Availability: Available for 10 months
(until 05 Oct 2026)
Series 2
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2. Thorpeness
2. Thorpeness
Archaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers the secrets of the Edwardian village of Thorpeness in Suffolk, the first purpose-built seaside village in the UK.
Duration: 29 mins
First broadcast: 5 Oct 2021
Availability: Available for 10 months
(until 05 Oct 2026)
Series 2
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3. Alnmouth
3. Alnmouth
Archaeologist Ben Robinson visits Alnmouth on England’s north east coast and discovers the village’s historical role in feeding the nation.
Duration: 29 mins
First broadcast: 8:30pm 5 Oct 2021
Availability: Available for 10 months
(until 05 Oct 2026)
Series 2
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4. Staithes
4. 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.
Duration: 29 mins
First broadcast: 8:30pm 5 Oct 2021
Availability: Available for 10 months
(until 05 Oct 2026)
Series 2
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5. Arnside
5. Arnside
Archaeologist Ben Robinson discovers how traditional boat building shaped the beautifully preserved village of Arnside on the banks of the River Kent in Cumbria.
Duration: 29 mins
First broadcast: 8:30pm 5 Oct 2021
Availability: Available for 10 months
(until 05 Oct 2026)
Series 2
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6. Charlestown
6. Charlestown
Archaeologist Ben Robinson visits the picturesque Georgian village of Charlestown on the south west coast of Cornwall and learns how it was shaped by the vision of one man.
Duration: 29 mins
First broadcast: 8:30pm 5 Oct 2021
Availability: Available for 10 months
(until 05 Oct 2026)
Series 1
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3. Sunderland Point
3. Sunderland Point
Archaeologist Ben Robinson reveals the story of the village of Sunderland Point on the north west coast of England.
Duration: 29 mins
First broadcast: 7:30pm 16 Dec 2019
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 16 Dec 2029)
Series 1
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Walberswick
Walberswick
Archaeologist Ben Robinson discovers the surprising story of this former medieval port on the Suffolk coast.
Duration: 29 mins
First broadcast: 7:30pm 16 Dec 2019
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 16 Dec 2029)
Series 1
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Clovelly
Clovelly
Archaeologist Ben Robinson reveals the story of this Devon coastal gem’s transformation from fishing village to romantic Victorian seaside resort.
Duration: 29 mins
First broadcast: 7:30pm 16 Dec 2019
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 16 Dec 2029)
Series 1
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Robin Hood's Bay
Robin Hood's Bay
Archaeologist Ben Robinson reveals the story of smuggling intrigue and bravery on the Yorkshire coast.
Duration: 29 mins
First broadcast: 7:30pm 16 Dec 2019
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 16 Dec 2029)
Series 1
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Lindisfarne
Lindisfarne
Archaeologist Ben Robinson discovers the story of the monks and villagers of the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, off the Northumberland coast.
Duration: 29 mins
First broadcast: 7:30pm 16 Dec 2019
Availability: Available for over a year
(until 16 Dec 2029)
Villages by the Sea FAQs
When is Villages by the Sea next on?
The next broadcast of Villages by the Sea airs at Wed 12 Aug · 18:00(UK: Wed 12 Aug · 18:00) on BBC Four.
Which channel is Villages by the Sea next on?
Villages by the Sea returns on BBC Four next. Check the listings above for every upcoming airing.
When will Villages by the Sea be available on iPlayer?
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