Archaeologist Ben Robinson returns to the coast in this bucolic series. He reveals how some of our best loved villages played a vital part in significant moments of our nation’s history.

Ben goes beyond the postcard image to discover the often surprising stories of coastal villages and their communities. Accompanied by local experts, Ben uses clues from buildings, street patterns, artefacts and the landscape to unravel why the village is there, and how its fortunes changed.

Along the way Ben uncovers archaeological gems and reveals surprising stories.