Invasion! with Sam Willis

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Dr Sam Willis reveals a story of invasion in Britain, spanning thousands of years.

Historian Dr Sam Willis reveals a remarkable story of invasion in Britain, spanning thousands of years.

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Sam Willis discovers the ingenious French plans to invade Britain by balloon.

Series in which Sam Willis reveals stories of invasion in Britain. He discovers the French plans to invade Britain by balloon and the subterranean fortress built for troops.

In this final programme, Sam Willis continues to tell the story of the invasions that have shaped Britain. He finds evidence of the rich legacy of the Huguenots who came to Britain bringing fine silks and the latest technological developments. He also discovers the ingenious French plans to invade Britain by balloon and the subterranean fortress built for troops in the 19th century when invasion paranoia was at fever pitch.

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