Invasion — Season 1, Episode 1: Fortress Britain
Documentary • 50 min • 1 season, 3 episodes • ★ 8.0/10
Episode synopsis
Turning ten centuries of history on its head, Dan Cruickshank brings Britain's defence heritage to life in the first of three programmes. Secret tunnels, watchtowers, castles, forts and gun emplacements are among his destinations, as he recreates some of the most explosive moments since the Norman Conquest.
About Invasion
A BBC documentary series in which Dan Cruickshank examines attempts and plans to invade Britain and Ireland over the years by exploring coastal fortresses and defensive structures around the coast of the country to discover their military heritage.