Tony Robinson's Time Travels

This episode explores the extraordinary lengths people will go to in search of freedom, as Tony meets some of history's greatest escape artists. In 18...

Uncanny coincidences are scattered throughout history, leading to the downfall of empires and the good fortune of everyday citizens. In this episode T...

From calculating killers to merciless victors, in this episode Tony seeks to answer why some people will stop at nothing to get what they desire. He t...

Catastrophes capture both the tragedy of life and the strength of the human spirit. In this episode Tony examines the series of events that lead to di...

Secrets damage governments and change the destiny of empires. In this episode Tony reveals the extraordinary measures powerful people take, to deceive...

Light bulb moments have transformed our planet, with the rapid pace of change galvanising humanity's pioneering spirit. In this episode Tony discovers...

In this episode Tony travels through history to discover the ordinary men and women who rally against the odds. He takes us to 1820s Parramatta where...

History is full of rule breakers and rabble-rousers who stand up against injustice. In this episode Tony embarks upon a journey to find out just what...

The never-ending quest to satisfy humankind's senses has led to some magnificent culinary creations. But it's also caused great conflict - from the to...

Over the centuries art has influenced societies and altered viewpoints. In this episode Tony takes a fascinating spin through time and space to determ...

Tests of combat skills and physical prowess have been used throughout history to entertain the masses and promote goodwill between nations. Warriors a...