Britain's Most Historic Towns (2018)

Episode Overview

Title: Civil War Oxford Plot: Alice Roberts delves into Oxford's past during the Civil War, a time when the city served as a stronghold for royalist troops and a competing center of power throughout the nine years of strife. Aerial archaeologist Ben Robinson investigates the reasons behind Oxford's advantageous location. Meanwhile, Alice engages in Charles I's beloved pastime and masters the art of firing a musket from the 17th century.