How We Built Britain: Travelling through our nations countryside David Dimbleby presents this captivating portrait of Britains architecture. Along the way he takes in the splendour of East Anglias cathedrals and manor houses and the majestic sights of the mills and mansions of the Victorian North. Each of his tales is illustrated with high definition visuals and stories concerning the inhabitants who had once lived there.The East: A New DawnDavid Dimbleby starts his journey in Ely in the spectacular cathedral that dominates the Fens. He explores the world of medieval knights at Hedingham Castle travels to Norwich to discover the workings of a great medieval city and visits Lavenham which grew fat on the cloth trade. Join him on a pilgrimage to Little Walsingham and a visit to a rabbit warreners lodge before finishing at Cambridge University the jewel of East Anglia.

Starring:

David Dimbleby

Genre:

Documentary, History