Tony Robinson’s History of Britain (2020): S01E02 – Victorians

Introduction The actor and history enthusiast Tony Robinson explores the history of Britain through the everyday lives of ordinary people during four periods of British history. Outline Tony travels back to the 1800s, meeting a 13-year-old girl who worked 14-hour shifts in a match factory, a woman who worked down the mines, and one of…

Andrew Marshall

15/09/2021

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary

Introduction

The actor and history enthusiast Tony Robinson explores the history of Britain through the everyday lives of ordinary people during four periods of British history.

Outline

Tony travels back to the 1800s, meeting a 13-year-old girl who worked 14-hour shifts in a match factory, a woman who worked down the mines, and one of the first employees of Marks and Spencer.

Tony Robinson’s History of Britain Series

You can find a full index and overview of Tony Robinson’s History of Britain here.

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 11 January 2020.
Running Time: 44 minutes.
Rating: 7+.
Country: UK.
Language: English.