| Secrets from the Sky | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Documentary |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | ITV |
| Release | 17 October (2014-10-17)[1] – 21 November 2014 (2014-11-21)[2] |
Secrets from the Sky is a British television programme presented by historian Bettany Hughes and archaeologist Ben Robinson that was shown by ITV and first aired in October 2014.[3]
The premise of the series was to explore some of Britain's most historic landmarks as seen from the air.[4] Robinson used an Octocopter drone to capture the aerial footage.[5]
| Episode number | Episode name | Original date aired | Episode information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tintagel Castle | 17 October 2014 | Bettany and Ben visit Tintagel CastleinCornwall to show evidence that the castle has its roots in the Dark Ages and was once part of a world trading network.[6] |
| 2 | Old Sarum | 24 October 2014 | Bettany and Ben visit Old SaruminWiltshire to show evidence why the settlement was abandoned and the bitter battle between the Church and the military which lead to the creation of Salisbury.[7][8] |
| 3 | Stonehenge | 31 October 2014 | Bettany and Ben visit StonehengeinWiltshire use aerial and historical evidence to reveal a 1000 years of worship and uncover its mysteries.[9][8] |
| 4 | Maiden Castle | 7 November 2014 | Bettany and Ben visit Maiden CastleinDorset to show evidence of its construction and composition, and how Iron Age Britain prospered and changed with the arrival of the Romans.[10][11] |
| 5 | Sutton Hoo | 14 November 2014 | Bettany and Ben visit Sutton HooinSuffolk to show evidence that it is Britain's Valley of the Kings, and how it went undiscovered until it was found by Basil Brown.[12][13] |
| 6 | Antonine Wall | 21 November 2014 | Bettany and Ben visit the Antonine WallinScotland to show evidence how the Romans built the 40 mile wall, and why 20 years later it was abandoned.[14] |
