Walking Victorian Britain

2020

Documentary

Historian Dr Onyeka Nubia examines the history of Victorian Britain by visiting various regions to better understand this period's complex history, which included societal changes, technological advancement, and injustice.

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Production

Rumpus Media

Language

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

December 29, 2020

Last Aired

February 2, 2021

Networks

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Birmingham

Air date: 2020-12-29

Onyeka explores Birmingham - the city of a thousand trades, and a great modern city.

Liverpool

Air date: 2021-01-05

Dr Onyeka Nubia explores Liverpool, once the most important port in the Victorian world.

Nottingham

Air date: 2021-01-12

Dr Onyeka visits Nottinghamshire County jail, and discovers extreme forms of punishment.

Edinburgh

Air date: 2021-01-19

Dr Onyeka travels through Edinburgh exploring the city's Old Town and its history.

London

Air date: 2021-01-26

Dr Onyeka explores London, learning how the Victorians spent their leisure time.

Lancashire and West Yorkshire

Air date: 2021-02-02

Onyeka visits Lancashire and West Yorkshire to learn how important cotton was to Britain.

Cast

Onyeka Nubia

Presenter

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