How Britain Worked

2012 | 1 seasons | 6 episodes | 10.0 ★ (1)

How Britain Worked
  • Overview

    Guy Martin celebrates the workers of the Industrial Revolution by getting stuck into six of the country's biggest restoration projects, bringing some of the 19th century's most impressive engineering achievements back to life.

  • Tagline

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  • First Air Date

    21 October 2012

  • Last Air Date

    25 November 2012

  • Creator
  • Stars

    Guy Martin

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