Walking Britain's Roman Roads

Season 1 Episode 1: Watling Street

Jul 01, 2020 NR 45m 7.5

When the Romans invaded Britain nearly 2000 years ago they needed to march armies long distances to keep order and to do so they needed a road network fit for purpose. Dan Jones travels the length of their first project, the 240 mile long...

Walking Britain's Roman Roads background

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Watling Street

1. Watling Street

Aired: Jul 1, 2020

When the Romans invaded Britain nearly 2000 years ago they needed to march ar...

Episode 2 Ermine Street

2. Ermine Street

Aired: Jul 8, 2020

Dan Jones follows the route of Ermine Street which ran from London to York, t...

Episode 3 Dere Street

3. Dere Street

Aired: Jul 15, 2020

Dan Jones explores the northern-most Roman road in Britain, Dere Street, whic...

Episode 4 Fosse Way

4. Fosse Way

Aired: Jul 22, 2020

Dan Jones travels along Fosse Way, for 230 miles through the heart of England...

Episode 5 Ermin Way

5. Ermin Way

Aired: Jul 29, 2020

Dan Jones travels the historic Roman road of Ermin Way, which links the two R...

Episode 6 Stane Street

6. Stane Street

Aired: Aug 5, 2020

Dan Jones travels along Stane Street, which runs 67 miles from London to Chic...


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Info about Walking Britain's Roman Roads

Current Status: Planned

Network: Channel 5

Genres: Documentary, History