Robson Green: How the North Was Built

Name: Robson Green: How the North Was Built
Released: 2013-07-09
Cast: Robson Green

Network:ITV1

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Aired on Jul 16, 2013, 8:00 PM

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Description

This two-part series celebrates the rugged northern landscape and how the sheer hard work of the people in the north contributed to the industrial revolution which changed the face of the world.

Details

Status: Ended
Language: English
Runtime: 60 min
Premiered: July 9, 2013
Ended: July 16, 2013
Schedule: Tuesday at 9:00 PM

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Episodes (1 Season · 2 Episodes)

Episode 1

The mining of coal propelled Britain onto the world stage as an industrial giant and Robson begins by exploring the history of mining in the north whilst looking back over his own family history.Robson gathers together members of his own family to talk about their memories of the mining community and life back then.

Jul 9, 2013

60 min

Episode 2

In episode two, Robson finds out how iron, steel and shipbuilding shaped the north, in the second wave of the industrial revolution. The growth of the railways created an insatiable demand for metals and the iron and steel produced in Sheffield, changed the face of the North beyond recognition. Smelting still takes place in Sheffield today and Robson visits a local factory.

Jul 16, 2013