Britain's Most Historic Towns

Alice tells the story of Viking England by studying the history of York, Britains most Viking city. She takes part in a Viking battle, meets the metal detectorists behind one of the UKs greatest archaeological finds and gets her hands on an almost 1000-year-old Viking poo.

Alice learns the harsh reality of religious intolerance, uncovers the origins of Norwich City FCs iconic canary, and experiences humiliating Tudor justice

Alice reveals the history of Belfast, the UKs most Victorian city. She visits the shipyards that built the Titanic, gets locked up in the notorious Crumlin Road gaol and takes a crash course in 19th-century female etiquette.

Alice explores the Georgian era in Bristol, from Cliftons architectural gems to the worlds first chocolate factory, backstreet gin and the horror of the slave trade

Alice Roberts explores the history of Oxford during the Civil War, when the city became a power base for the royalist forces and a rival capital for nine years of conflict. Aerial archaeologist Ben Robinson discovers why the city was such a good strategic position, while Alice takes up Charles Is favourite sport and learns to fire a 17th-century musket.

Professor Alice Roberts explores the story of Stewart Britain by visiting Stirling, the seat of the Scottish royal family for 200 years. She joins a team of archaeologists in uncovering remnants of the docks, explores the secret passageways of Stirling Castle, learns how to make medieval ale, and discovers the origins of football. Last in the series.

Alice is in London, as she attempts to make sense of the world-changing events during the short but eventful Restoration period. She learns the violent and vengeful truth behind Charles IIs carefully crafted public image.

Alice Roberts visits Elizabethan Plymouth, exploring the story of Englands `Golden Age, from Sir Francis Drake to the Spanish Armada, piracy, theft, and the slave trade.

Alice Roberts explores Georgian Edinburghs finest architecture, the origins of `Auld Reekie, the roots of modern Scottishness, and some dark imperial controversies.