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This series travels the length and breadth of Britain to find out how the Victorians built Britain. It uncovers the incredible and surprising stories behind iconic landmarks; discovers the hidden heroes behind the epic constructions; and finds out how the incredible advances made by the Victorians forged the world we live in today.
Michael reveals how Victorian engineers revolutionised public transport, with the inventions of the omnibus, the modern-day bicycle and the London Underground.
Michael reveals how Victorians created the sewer system, providing fresh, clean water for all. The revolution began in Liverpool, which suffered the highest mortality rates in the country. But it took the Great Stink of 1858 to convince Parliament to create a sewer system for the capital.
Michael reveals how Victorians introduced gas power to the home, transforming the kitchen, lighting, heating and even home entertainment.
Cotton's place at the heart of mass production is examined, via the creation of the first inter-city railway, a game-changing industrial loam and the birth of the Manchester Ship Canal.
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