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Fortress Britain

2023 - PresentNR47m7.6

Alice Roberts and her fellow historians explore Britain's long-standing obsession with invasion, by examining the physical reminders that are still here today.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Henry VIII

1. Henry VIII

Aired: Mar 25, 2023

The team explore the story of Henry VIII's fear of invasion from Catholic Eur...

Episode 2 Halting Hitler

2. Halting Hitler

Aired: Mar 25, 2023

The story of how Britain prepared for a Nazi land invasion in World War II - ...

Episode 3 Avoiding Armageddon

3. Avoiding Armageddon

Aired: Mar 25, 2023

Tales of Cold War Britain, from nuclear threat to upper-class spies, eerie gh...

Episode 4 The Norman Takeover

4. The Norman Takeover

Aired: Mar 25, 2023

From battlefields and ancient swords to castles and a mighty cathedral, the s...

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Info about Fortress Britain

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: Channel 4

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary