Secrets from the Sky

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Secrets from the Sky
Genre Documentary
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes6
Production
Running time30 minutes
Original release
Network ITV
Release17 October (2014-10-17) [1]  –
21 November 2014 (2014-11-21) [2]

Secrets from the Sky is a British television programme presented by historian Bettany Hughes and archaeologist Ben Robinson that was shown by ITV and first aired in October 2014. [3]

The premise of the series was to explore some of Britain's most historic landmarks as seen from the air. [4] Robinson used an Octocopter drone to capture the aerial footage. [5]

List of episodes

Episode numberEpisode nameOriginal date airedEpisode information
1Tintagel Castle17 October 2014Bettany and Ben visit Tintagel Castle in Cornwall to show evidence that the castle has its roots in the Dark Ages and was once part of a world trading network. [6]
2Old Sarum24 October 2014Bettany and Ben visit Old Sarum in Wiltshire to show evidence why the settlement was abandoned and the bitter battle between the Church and the military which lead to the creation of Salisbury. [7] [8]
3Stonehenge31 October 2014Bettany and Ben visit Stonehenge in Wiltshire use aerial and historical evidence to reveal a 1000 years of worship and uncover its mysteries. [9] [8]
4Maiden Castle7 November 2014Bettany and Ben visit Maiden Castle in Dorset to show evidence of its construction and composition, and how Iron Age Britain prospered and changed with the arrival of the Romans. [10] [11]
5Sutton Hoo14 November 2014Bettany and Ben visit Sutton Hoo in Suffolk to show evidence that it is Britain's Valley of the Kings, and how it went undiscovered until it was found by Basil Brown. [12] [13]
6Antonine Wall21 November 2014Bettany and Ben visit the Antonine Wall in Scotland to show evidence how the Romans built the 40 mile wall, and why 20 years later it was abandoned. [14]

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References

  1. ↑ "Secrets from The Sky Episode 1 - ITV.com" . Retrieved 22 October 2018.
  2. ↑ "Secrets From The Sky Episode 6 - ITV.com" . Retrieved 22 October 2018.
  3. ↑ "Secrets from the Sky: Uncovering a Forgotten Past with Ben Robinson - English Heritage p.17 October 2014" . Retrieved 22 October 2014.
  4. ↑ "Sutton Hoo to feature in ITV's "Secrets from the Sky" series - Suffolk Sercets.co.uk p.10 Nov 2014" . Retrieved 22 October 2018.
  5. ↑ "Secrets from the Sky review – touring King Arthur's castle … by drone - The Telegraph Sam Wollaston p.18 October 2014". TheGuardian.com . Retrieved 22 October 2018.
  6. ↑ "Secrets from the Sky Tintagel Castle Series 1 Episode 1 - Radio Times" . Retrieved 22 October 2018.
  7. ↑ "Secrets from the Sky Old Sarum Series 1 Episode 2 - Radio Times" . Retrieved 22 October 2018.
  8. 1 2 "Stonehenge and Old Sarum feature in new ITV series - Salisbury Journal by Miranda Robertson p.25 October 2014" . Retrieved 22 October 2018.
  9. ↑ "Secrets from the Sky Stonehenge Series 1 Episode 3 - Radio Times" . Retrieved 22 October 2018.
  10. ↑ "Secrets from the Sky Series 1 Episode 4 - Radio Times" . Retrieved 22 October 2018.
  11. ↑ "Bettany Hughes: 'The future is coming to rescue the past.' - The Telegraph by Bettany Hughes p.17 October 2014" . Retrieved 22 October 2018.
  12. ↑ "Secrets from the Sky Series 1 Episode 5 - Radio Times" . Retrieved 22 October 2018.
  13. ↑ "Sutton Hoo explored on ITV's Secrets from the Sky - The East Anglian Daily Times p.14 November 2014" . Retrieved 22 October 2018.
  14. ↑ "Secrets from the Sky Series 1 Episode 6 - Radio Times" . Retrieved 22 October 2018.
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