Britain by Beach

Anita Rani travels across the country to discover the remarkable secret history of Britain's beaches; these are places full of extraordinary hidden stories and big events that have shaped the nation.

Schedule

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    Britain by Beach: Kent: TVSS: Iconic

    Britain by Beach

    Kent

    Sunday
    Feb 16

    1 Hour

    An unusual architectural feature designed to keep Napoleon at bay; a secret wartime operation that enabled the biggest rescue in British history; the world's oldest female channel swimmer; oil painting.
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    Britain by Beach: Wales: TVSS: Iconic

    Britain by Beach

    Wales

    Sunday
    Feb 16

    1 Hour

    Exploring the legends of Harlech Castle; the story of the last invasion of mainland Britain; how Rhyl Beach inspired a leisure revolution; coracle, a unique Welsh fishing tradition.

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