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All Episodes of Fortress Britain with Alice Roberts

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Alice Roberts and her fellow historians explore Britain's long-standing obsession with invasion, by examining the physical reminders that are still here today

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Season 1

  • Henry VIII - Going It Alone
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    Henry VIII - Going It Alone

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/25/2023

    The team explore the story of Henry VIII's fear of invasion from Catholic Europe, told through his castles, cannons, ships and spies.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Halting Hitler
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    Halting Hitler

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/25/2023

    The story of how Britain prepared for a Nazi land invasion in World War II - from tank traps to sticky bombs, the Home Guard, and the tragic story of a forgotten wartime heroine.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Avoiding Armageddon
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    Avoiding Armageddon

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/25/2023

    Tales of Cold War Britain, from nuclear threat to upper-class spies, eerie ghost bunkers and our very own Chernobyl.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Norman Takeover
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    The Norman Takeover

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/25/2023

    From battlefields and ancient swords to castles and a mighty cathedral, the story of William the Conqueror's journey from invader to ruler of England.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown