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Archaeologist Ben Robinson unlocks the ancient roots of the Northumberland village of Warkworth. With the help of locals, he discovers clues that point back almost 1,000 years to the Norman conquest when the invaders laid the foundations of a planned community, still visible to this day.
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Warkworth Castle - Norman stronghold
Duration: 01:53
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Preview: Warkworth
Duration: 01:13
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Ben Robinson |
| Producer | Chris Jackson |
| Series Producer | Diana Hare |
| Executive Producer | Tony Parker |
Broadcasts
- Mon 26 Nov 201819:30BBC One North East & Cumbria
- Tue 22 Jan 201919:30
- Thu 24 Jan 201901:00
- Thu 25 Apr 201919:30BBC Two except Scotland & Wales
- Mon 14 Oct 201919:30
- Thu 31 Dec 202019:00
- New Year's Day 202101:55
- Wed 28 Jul 202119:30
- Mon 4 Apr 202219:00
- Tue 5 Apr 202201:30
- Wed 23 Aug 202319:30
- Sat 17 Aug 202419:30
- Thu 30 Jan 202519:30
- Fri 31 Jan 202501:55
- Sun 2 Nov 202519:30
- Mon 3 Nov 202500:40
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