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I Never Knew That About Britain

I Never Knew That About Britain

Description: Britain has a rich history that includes achievements in the areas of technology, art, science and politics. Presenters Paul Martin, Steve Mould and Suzannah Lipscomb travel around Britain to find stories that feature the country's history in those and other areas. Martin, Mould and Lipscomb also meet people associated with the tales. From showcasing technological innovations in Britain -- such as the lift, which was invented in Cornwall -- to historic British locations, including the Bedfordshire grave where Long John Silver is buried, the trio of presenters hope to leave viewers saying `I never knew that about Britain'.
Genre: Factual television
Year Released: 2014
Number of episodes: 8
First episode air date: March 3, 2014
Presented By: Paul Martin
Networks: STV, ITV, UTV
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Sacred Weeds

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Flog It!

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Plot: In the heart of `bomber county', Lincolnshire, Normanby Hall hosts the valuation day. Paul Martin is joined by experts Michael Baggott and Caroline Hawley, and he finds an unusual watercolour that takes his fancy. Caroline comes across some handmade brass aeroplanes, but will they fly away in the saleroom...
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