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Pubs, Ponds and Power: The Story of the Village

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2018
1 Season
6 Episodes
EN
Returning Series

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Archaeologist Ben Robinson explores the story of the village from Norman times to the present day. With ancient churches, castles, market places and cottages, the English village is a magnet for tourists. This cosy, picture postcard image is a snapshot of England which is recognised across the globe. But the story of the village from ancient times to the present day is not one of sleepy rural idylls. It is a story of purpose, persistence and power. ‘Pubs, Ponds and Power – The Story of the Village’ looks at how some of England’s greatest villages have evolved over time.

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Season 1

South West
E1

South West

Nov 26, 201830m

Archaeologist Ben Robinson explores the Cornish fishing village of Port Isaac. Behind the quaint facade lies something far more gritty - a place where people exploited a range of natural resources, on land and at sea, to make a living and find profits far beyond Britain's shores.

South
E2

South

Nov 26, 201830m

The village of Milton Abbas in Dorset perfectly captures our romantic notion of what the idyllic English village should look like. But as archaeologist Ben Robinson reveals, behind it lurks a history of one man's wealth and power. With help from local historians, Ben learns how the local landowner in the 18th century destroyed a nearby town, uprooting its residents, because it ruined the view from his house. The landscape was transformed and a new village was built as part of his showpiece estate.

London
E3

London

Nov 26, 201830m

Archaeologist Ben Robinson explores London, the ultimate 'city of villages'. Despite many rural settlements like Hornsey and Dagenham being swallowed up by the expanding capital, Hampstead residents successfully fought to preserve their village heritage. And in recent years Londoners have created a new breed of urban villages like Crouch End and Walthamstow.

East Midlands
E4

East Midlands

Nov 26, 201830m

The story of Cromford. A picturesque Derbyshire village at the heart of famous industrialist Sir Richard Arkwright's mechanised cotton mills and a textile revolution. Presenter and archaeologist Ben Robinson discovers it wasn't just an industrial revolution. Cromford became a new kind of village, built to service the enterprise of this powerful man.

East
E5

East

Nov 26, 201830m7.0

Archaeologist Ben Robinson explores Lavenham in Suffolk, the best-preserved medieval village in the country. In the 16th century, Lavenham was one of the wealthiest places in England, becoming rich on its woollen cloth industry, but the industry declined and the wealthy abandoned Lavenham. By the 19th century it was a place of poverty, but today it is once more a jewel of a village.

North East
E6

North East

Nov 26, 201830m

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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About Pubs, Ponds and Power: The Story of the Village

Archaeologist Ben Robinson explores the story of the village from Norman times to the present day. With ancient churches, castles, market places and cottages, the English village is a magnet for tourists. This cosy, picture postcard image is a snapshot of England which is recognised across the globe. But the story of the village from ancient times to the present day is not one of sleepy rural idylls. It is a story of purpose, persistence and power. ‘Pubs, Ponds and Power – The Story of the Village’ looks at how some of England’s greatest villages have evolved over time. Across 1 season and 6 episodes, originally airing on BBC Four, with status "Returning Series".

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The cast features Ben Robinson (as Self - Presenter). Their performances are a major reason Pubs, Ponds and Power: The Story of the Village has built such a passionate audience.

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The main cast includes Ben Robinson.

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Pubs, Ponds and Power: The Story of the Village first aired in 2018.

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How many seasons and episodes does Pubs, Ponds and Power: The Story of the Village have?

Pubs, Ponds and Power: The Story of the Village currently has 1 season and a total of 6 episodes. The series status is "Returning Series", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on CineFlixo and continue watching from where you left off.

What is Pubs, Ponds and Power: The Story of the Village about?

Archaeologist Ben Robinson explores the story of the village from Norman times to the present day. With ancient churches, castles, market places and cottages, the English village is a magnet for tourists. This cosy, picture postcard image is a snapshot of England which is recognised across the globe. But the story… It belongs to the Documentary genre.

In which language is Pubs, Ponds and Power: The Story of the Village originally available?

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When was Pubs, Ponds and Power: The Story of the Village first released?

Pubs, Ponds and Power: The Story of the Village first premiered on November 26, 2018 (2018). The show is still ongoing with new episodes being released.

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