Britain's Great Rivers: Then & Now (2020)

Season 1

Some of Britain's most famous rivers, looking at their history, geography and the role they have played in the development of the nation.

Released Feb. 18, 2020 Episode 45 min None+

Genres: Documentary, History

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Network: Channel 5 (UK)

Country: United Kingdom
Languages: English

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S1E1 - The River Clyde

The story of the river Clyde, from its source to its estuary. Its history includes the invaders who made use of it, its vital role to Glasgow and the ship-building industry.

Feb. 18, 2020, midnight

S1E2 - The River Tyne

The story of the river Tyne, from the confluence of the North Tyne and South Tyne rivers to the sea, visiting Hexham Abbey, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and the Jarrow and Howden Ped Tunnel.

Feb. 25, 2020, midnight

S1E3 - The River Trent

The River Trent is the third longest river in England after the Severn and the Thames, and flows from its source in Staffordshire all the way to its confluence with the River Ouse in Lincolnshire, where it forms the River Humber.

March 3, 2020, midnight

S1E4 - The River Stour

A journey along the Stour in Kent. From the source at the village of Lenham, through the ancient city of Canterbury and to the river's estuary on the edge of the English Channel.

March 10, 2020, midnight

S1E5 - The River Severn

A journey along the River Severn, Britain's longest river. It rises in Wales before flowing through England to the Bristol Channel, via Charles Darwin's childhood garden, Shrewsbury Castle and Worcester Cathedral.

March 21, 2020, midnight

S1E6 - The River Avon

The River Avon rises in Northamptonshire and flows through five English counties. The programme looks at the river's links to William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Victorian health resorts and the sport of rugby.

March 24, 2020, midnight

Network: Channel 5 (UK)

Episode Runtime: 45 min.

Season Runtime: 270 min.

Released: Feb. 18, 2020

Last Air Date: March 24, 2020, midnight

Status: Returning Series

Certification: NR

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