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Villages by the Sea Episodes

  1. Wednesday 19:00
    BBC Two

    Runswick BaySeries 5

    1/6 In Yorkshire, Ben Robinson learns how idyllic Runswick Bay was once a place of danger. (R)

  2. Next Thursday 19:00
    BBC Two except Wales & Wales HD

    SeahousesSeries 5

    2/6 Archaeologist Ben Robinson discovers the secret of Seahouses on the Northumberland coast. (R)

  3. Next Thursday 23:30
    BBC Two Wales & Wales HD only

    SeahousesSeries 5

    2/6 Archaeologist Ben Robinson discovers the secret of Seahouses on the Northumberland coast. (R)

  4. Mon 15 Jun 2026 19:00
    BBC Two

    St Margaret'sSeries 5

    3/6 In Kent, Ben learns how an exclusive retreat became 'Hellfire Corner' during WWII. (R)

  5. Tue 16 Jun 2026 19:00
    BBC Two

    St AgnesSeries 5

    4/6 Ben Robinson investigates how a Cornish gem became famous for its high-quality tin. (R)

  6. Thu 18 Jun 2026 20:30
    BBC Two

    Bucklers HardSeries 5

    5/6 Ben Robinson visits the Hampshire village that helped build Nelson’s victorious navy. (R)