S1E6: North West | Local Heroes
Host Adam Hart-Davis discovers the connection between botany and Wordsworth the poet when he learns about his friend, John Gough , a local botanist who identified many rare plants despite being blind. A bicycle pump and a disgusting jelly help unearth the history of Lake Windermere.
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Rome: The World's First Superpower
Presenter Larry Lamb goes on a once-in-a-lifetime journey around Rome to discover what made the Romans so successful. Lamb is joined on his trip by some of Europe and America's most-renowned classical experts who provide information about the intrigue, conflict and violence that is central to the history of Rome.
Episode 2 | Rome: The World's First Superpower
Presenter Larry Lamb goes on a once-in-a-lifetime journey around Rome to discover what made the Romans so successful. Lamb is joined on his trip by some of Europe and America's most-renowned classical experts who provide information about the intrigue, conflict and violence that is central to the history of Rome.