How The Victorians Built England
In this series, we travel the length and breadth of Britain to find out how the Victorians built Britain.
Episode 1
In this episode, presenter Michael Buerk discovers how the Victorians created what we know as public transport.
Episode 2
In this episode, presenter Michael Buerk discovers how the Victorians created the sewers and fresh, clean water for all
Episode 3
In this episode, presenter Michael Buerk discovers how the Victorians created what we know as the modern home - from the boom in housebuilding, producing gas from coal, lighting, home entertainment and electricity.
Episode 4
In this episode, presenter Michael Buerk discovers how the Victorians created what we know as mass manufacturing meaning goods could be produced at a rate that had never been seen before and it was down to one thing, cotton.
