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John Sergeant recalls Victorian photographer Francis Frith's attempt to document Britain. In London, John finds out about the real Eliza Doolittles. Show more
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Recalling the work of Victorian photographer Francis Frith, John Sergeant explores the North Kent coast to find out how much it has changed over a century. Show more
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From photographs taken in the 1860s, John Sergeant is inspired to find out the smugglers' haunts of medieval Rye and where Victorian riflemen learnt their skills. Show more
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John Sergeant documents changes in Britain's towns from a perspective of photos taken in the 1860s. In this episode he observes changes at Stonehenge. Show more
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John Sergeant travels to the south west to find out how much has changed since Victorian photographer Francis Frith attempted to document life in Britain. Show more
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John Sergeant's journey continues. He finds out about the restoration of the canals of Monmouthshire and heads deep underground beneath the Forest of Dean. Show more
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John Sergeant's journey continues. He travels to the north west where he meets up with a photographic society that can trace its roots back to Francis Frith. Show more
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John Sergeant's journey continues. He visits the western Highlands to find out more about a steam ship that has been transporting tourists for over 100 years. Show more
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John Sergeant's journey continues. He searches for a missing rock formation in Hartlepool and visits the Victorian seaside resort of Saltburn-by-the Sea. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England
John Sergeant travels to Derbyshire and to Francis Frith's home town of Chesterfield, where he ascends the twisted spire and visits a medieval country house. Show more