Maps of Britain torrent

The Coastal Map of Britain

Examines the rise and fall of the UK's greatest ports. The programme spans the first international traders arriving on the coasts of Devon and Cornwall, through the arrival of the Romans, Elizabeth I's extension of British territory, and the huge impact of the tea trade and the Industrial Revolution.

The Sewer Map of Britain

Investigates the hidden secrets of one of our oldest, and most crucial, networks - the sewers. A tour of the latest solution - London's Tideway Tunnel - reveals its staggering scale - a 16-mile-long storage tank to hide sewage beneath the river Thames. There is also a trip to Hadrian's Wall to marvel at how the Romans handled the sewage issue almost 2,000 years ago. Mark Benton narrates.

The Underground Map of Britain

A fact-fueled ride through London's tube network, mapping out the history of the world's first - and most iconic - underground railway system. Viewers discover how this 160-year-old marvel of engineering manages to carry 1.3 billion passengers a year