1 00:00:02,202 --> 00:00:04,128 Narrator: Southern England. 2 00:00:04,204 --> 00:00:07,256 Heartland of an empire forged from empires... 3 00:00:08,718 --> 00:00:11,126 Where 3,000 years of history 4 00:00:11,137 --> 00:00:13,512 Rub shoulders with a little eccentricity. 5 00:00:15,966 --> 00:00:18,809 Meet defiant rebels from the 1960s 6 00:00:18,886 --> 00:00:21,386 Who refuse to act their age... 7 00:00:21,397 --> 00:00:24,189 And where a leap of faith can fulfill your dreams. 8 00:00:26,235 --> 00:00:28,894 Soar above a land where heroes are born 9 00:00:28,904 --> 00:00:31,730 And classic fiction becomes real. 10 00:00:31,741 --> 00:00:34,566 From the soaring cliffs where a mythical king emerged 11 00:00:34,577 --> 00:00:35,817 To a shining city 12 00:00:35,828 --> 00:00:37,995 Where a king's ransom is a pittance... 13 00:00:40,157 --> 00:00:43,325 Where all the world's a stage. 14 00:00:43,335 --> 00:00:45,502 And every wall a blank canvas... 15 00:00:46,830 --> 00:00:49,173 To a place where a genius for invention 16 00:00:49,249 --> 00:00:51,416 Spans centuries... 17 00:00:51,427 --> 00:00:53,919 And trains depart from dry land, 18 00:00:53,929 --> 00:00:57,097 Then disappear beneath the sea. 19 00:00:57,174 --> 00:01:02,186 This is southern England as you've never seen it before. 20 00:01:02,262 --> 00:01:13,939 ♪ 21 00:01:13,949 --> 00:01:19,119 ♪ 22 00:01:19,330 --> 00:01:21,121 The idyllic rolling fields 23 00:01:21,332 --> 00:01:24,124 Of the cotswolds in southern England, 24 00:01:24,201 --> 00:01:26,376 Where the peace of early morning is interrupted 25 00:01:26,453 --> 00:01:28,712 By the passage of an unusual convoy. 26 00:01:32,042 --> 00:01:34,968 You may recall the film "the italian job." 27 00:01:35,045 --> 00:01:37,554 You may know the modern equivalent of these cars 28 00:01:37,631 --> 00:01:40,966 Are produced by a german manufacturer. 29 00:01:40,976 --> 00:01:43,143 But for steve priest, 30 00:01:43,354 --> 00:01:45,470 His mum sue, 31 00:01:45,481 --> 00:01:47,898 And best mate neil alcock, 32 00:01:47,975 --> 00:01:50,692 There's nothing more english than a classic austin mini. 33 00:01:52,563 --> 00:01:56,398 In the 1969 heist movie starring michael caine, 34 00:01:56,408 --> 00:01:57,741 A band of gold thieves 35 00:01:57,818 --> 00:02:00,244 Make their escape in three mini coopers, 36 00:02:00,320 --> 00:02:03,747 Each one representing a color of the union jack-- 37 00:02:03,824 --> 00:02:05,290 Red, white, and blue. 38 00:02:07,253 --> 00:02:09,753 The movie would confer the little racers 39 00:02:09,830 --> 00:02:11,246 With legendary status. 40 00:02:13,926 --> 00:02:18,178 The brainchild of automotive engineer sir alec issigonis, 41 00:02:18,389 --> 00:02:22,432 The mini would revolutionize how small cars were made. 42 00:02:22,509 --> 00:02:26,011 Voted the most influential car of the twentieth century, 43 00:02:26,021 --> 00:02:28,689 Nearly five million rolled off the assembly lines 44 00:02:28,765 --> 00:02:32,192 Between 1959 and 2000, 45 00:02:32,269 --> 00:02:34,611 Many of which are still on the road today. 46 00:02:36,273 --> 00:02:38,782 Steve's enduring love of all things mini 47 00:02:38,859 --> 00:02:43,370 Led to a sideline business hiring out wedding cars-- 48 00:02:43,447 --> 00:02:45,614 An unlikely contrast to his day job 49 00:02:45,624 --> 00:02:47,124 At the ministry of defense. 50 00:02:49,962 --> 00:02:52,212 There's something quintessentially english 51 00:02:52,423 --> 00:02:53,538 About that. 52 00:02:53,549 --> 00:02:55,215 Then again, this is southern England, 53 00:02:55,292 --> 00:02:57,542 Which, some say, 54 00:02:57,553 --> 00:03:00,462 Is about as quintessential as englishness gets. 55 00:03:00,472 --> 00:03:05,717 ♪ 56 00:03:05,728 --> 00:03:07,135 For 2,000 years, 57 00:03:07,146 --> 00:03:09,563 The town of dover on the south coast 58 00:03:09,640 --> 00:03:11,481 Has been the gateway to britain. 59 00:03:13,977 --> 00:03:17,738 Today it's one of the world's busiest passenger ports. 60 00:03:17,814 --> 00:03:19,740 Back in 43 a.D., 61 00:03:19,816 --> 00:03:20,991 When the roman emperor claudius 62 00:03:21,068 --> 00:03:23,485 Sent his galleys to invade britain, 63 00:03:23,495 --> 00:03:25,820 This was their first sight of land-- 64 00:03:25,831 --> 00:03:27,497 The white cliffs of dover. 65 00:03:29,159 --> 00:03:30,500 Here the romans faced 66 00:03:30,577 --> 00:03:33,912 A seemingly impregnable natural defense-- 67 00:03:33,923 --> 00:03:37,090 A great sea wall rising 350 feet, 68 00:03:37,167 --> 00:03:39,384 Dominating the southern coast of kent. 69 00:03:40,587 --> 00:03:43,764 Rather than storm it, they avoided it, 70 00:03:43,840 --> 00:03:47,684 Establishing a beachhead 14 miles to the north. 71 00:03:47,761 --> 00:03:50,854 And so began 400 years of colonization. 72 00:03:52,599 --> 00:03:54,766 By the end of the second century, 73 00:03:54,777 --> 00:03:57,352 Roman britain was divided into two provinces, 74 00:03:57,363 --> 00:04:00,772 North and south. 75 00:04:00,783 --> 00:04:03,692 In the south, on a crossing point of the river thames, 76 00:04:03,702 --> 00:04:06,611 They built their largest and most important city, 77 00:04:06,622 --> 00:04:07,696 Londinium... 78 00:04:09,458 --> 00:04:12,376 Known since the middle ages as london. 79 00:04:14,797 --> 00:04:17,622 London has been the centerpiece of empire, 80 00:04:17,633 --> 00:04:20,717 And for 100 years until 1925, 81 00:04:20,794 --> 00:04:23,387 The world's largest city. 82 00:04:23,463 --> 00:04:25,889 Spread out over 600 square miles, 83 00:04:25,966 --> 00:04:28,809 The city is home to 8.7 million people 84 00:04:28,885 --> 00:04:30,969 Speaking 300 languages. 85 00:04:30,980 --> 00:04:35,732 ♪ 86 00:04:35,809 --> 00:04:37,567 After 2,000 years, 87 00:04:37,644 --> 00:04:39,811 It remains one of the wealthiest 88 00:04:39,822 --> 00:04:42,823 And most culturally diverse capitals on the planet. 89 00:04:45,235 --> 00:04:48,078 The river thames has been central to london's economy 90 00:04:48,155 --> 00:04:50,905 Since the time of the romans. 91 00:04:50,916 --> 00:04:52,574 In the 19th century, 92 00:04:52,584 --> 00:04:56,753 These tidal waters framed the busiest port in the world. 93 00:04:56,830 --> 00:04:59,748 Lovingly if harshly dubbed "dirty old river" 94 00:04:59,758 --> 00:05:01,916 By ray davies of the kinks, 95 00:05:01,927 --> 00:05:05,178 The thames has been the muse of dickens and conrad, 96 00:05:05,255 --> 00:05:09,349 Immortalized in the paintings of turner, whistler, and monet. 97 00:05:09,426 --> 00:05:11,351 ♪ 98 00:05:11,562 --> 00:05:13,928 The days of the great river port may be over, 99 00:05:13,939 --> 00:05:18,266 But the thames is still a busy thoroughfare... 100 00:05:18,277 --> 00:05:22,520 And a place where london's famed entrepreneurial spirit lives on. 101 00:05:25,359 --> 00:05:30,028 In 2014, phillip otto, originally from south africa, 102 00:05:30,039 --> 00:05:32,280 Set up thames limos-- 103 00:05:32,291 --> 00:05:34,541 A luxury charter boat service for clients 104 00:05:34,618 --> 00:05:36,701 With a thousand dollars an hour to spend 105 00:05:36,712 --> 00:05:38,462 And no time to waste. 106 00:05:40,549 --> 00:05:41,798 Out here on the river, 107 00:05:41,875 --> 00:05:44,134 Phillip provides many celebrity clients 108 00:05:44,211 --> 00:05:45,543 With a welcome break 109 00:05:45,554 --> 00:05:47,721 From the prying lenses of the paparazzi. 110 00:05:51,143 --> 00:05:53,551 With its distinctive union jack livery, 111 00:05:53,562 --> 00:05:55,637 Phillip's boat is similar in design 112 00:05:55,647 --> 00:05:57,972 To that of the famous hand-crafted water taxis 113 00:05:57,983 --> 00:05:59,566 Of venice. 114 00:06:02,229 --> 00:06:06,406 With celebrity clients including taylor swift and justin bieber, 115 00:06:06,617 --> 00:06:08,900 Phillip remains the limo driver of choice 116 00:06:08,911 --> 00:06:10,494 To the rich and famous. 117 00:06:12,331 --> 00:06:14,906 Some celebrities consider tower bridge 118 00:06:14,917 --> 00:06:18,919 To be the capital's most iconic landmark... 119 00:06:18,995 --> 00:06:22,497 But londoners have their own favorite. 120 00:06:22,508 --> 00:06:24,925 ♪ 121 00:06:25,001 --> 00:06:27,168 At times of national celebration, 122 00:06:27,179 --> 00:06:30,505 This is where londoners come together. 123 00:06:30,516 --> 00:06:33,266 Trafalgar square-- 124 00:06:33,343 --> 00:06:35,927 Overshadowed by a 170-foot memorial 125 00:06:35,938 --> 00:06:38,596 To one of England's greatest naval heroes, 126 00:06:38,607 --> 00:06:40,482 Admiral horatio nelson. 127 00:06:43,353 --> 00:06:46,696 Named after the great sea battle of 1805 128 00:06:46,773 --> 00:06:49,774 Where nelson defeated napoleon's navy, 129 00:06:49,785 --> 00:06:52,193 Trafalgar square could have lost its centerpiece 130 00:06:52,204 --> 00:06:54,579 If history had taken a different course. 131 00:06:56,792 --> 00:07:00,034 Documents uncovered in germany after world war ii 132 00:07:00,045 --> 00:07:03,213 Show that, if hitler had triumphed over britain, 133 00:07:03,290 --> 00:07:05,882 He planned to take the statue as a trophy, 134 00:07:05,959 --> 00:07:07,926 Relocating it to berlin. 135 00:07:10,639 --> 00:07:12,139 It's 11 a.M., 136 00:07:12,215 --> 00:07:14,632 And crowds have gathered outside buckingham palace 137 00:07:14,643 --> 00:07:18,228 For the famous changing of the guard, 138 00:07:18,305 --> 00:07:20,138 A handover of security duties 139 00:07:20,149 --> 00:07:23,900 That has taken place almost every day since 1660. 140 00:07:26,697 --> 00:07:28,155 The queen's household division 141 00:07:28,231 --> 00:07:31,741 Includes soldiers from seven elite infantry regiments. 142 00:07:31,818 --> 00:07:34,819 Their primary duty is to protect the royal family. 143 00:07:37,657 --> 00:07:39,407 Since 1838, 144 00:07:39,418 --> 00:07:42,160 There have been only 12 unauthorized entries 145 00:07:42,171 --> 00:07:43,670 To the palace. 146 00:07:43,747 --> 00:07:45,672 The most famous, in 1982, 147 00:07:45,749 --> 00:07:47,340 Saw londoner michael fagan 148 00:07:47,417 --> 00:07:50,760 Access the bedroom where the queen was sleeping 149 00:07:50,837 --> 00:07:52,929 Before he was arrested for trespass. 150 00:07:55,258 --> 00:07:56,933 The law has since been changed, 151 00:07:57,010 --> 00:07:59,769 Making such intrusions a criminal offense. 152 00:07:59,846 --> 00:08:04,599 ♪ 153 00:08:04,610 --> 00:08:07,194 Perhaps the most notorious unwanted intrusion 154 00:08:07,270 --> 00:08:09,112 In english history 155 00:08:09,189 --> 00:08:11,272 Took place more than 400 years ago 156 00:08:11,283 --> 00:08:14,993 At the palace of westminster, the seat of british government. 157 00:08:17,039 --> 00:08:18,947 Here, in 1605, 158 00:08:18,957 --> 00:08:22,209 A band of catholic rebels hatched an elaborate plan 159 00:08:22,285 --> 00:08:26,546 To assassinate the protestant king james I. 160 00:08:26,757 --> 00:08:28,715 In passageways running beneath the building, 161 00:08:28,792 --> 00:08:32,469 They hid 36 barrels of gunpowder-- 162 00:08:32,546 --> 00:08:35,847 Enough to level the palace and kill everyone inside. 163 00:08:37,467 --> 00:08:39,801 The plan was eventually discovered, 164 00:08:39,811 --> 00:08:42,145 And the king escaped. 165 00:08:42,222 --> 00:08:44,064 But the rebel leader, guy fawkes, 166 00:08:44,140 --> 00:08:45,482 And his fellow conspirators 167 00:08:45,559 --> 00:08:47,651 Met a grisly fate-- 168 00:08:47,727 --> 00:08:51,905 Every one of them hung, drawn, and quartered. 169 00:08:51,982 --> 00:08:55,483 Every year on guy fawkes night, November 5th, 170 00:08:55,494 --> 00:08:59,496 England commemorates the foiling of the gunpowder plot. 171 00:08:59,573 --> 00:09:03,324 Naturally, celebrations include the setting off of fireworks. 172 00:09:03,335 --> 00:09:07,587 ♪ 173 00:09:07,798 --> 00:09:09,914 Anyone familiar with westminster 174 00:09:09,925 --> 00:09:12,750 Will notice that something's amiss. 175 00:09:12,761 --> 00:09:15,428 The 315-foot elizabeth tower 176 00:09:15,505 --> 00:09:18,932 Housing the great iron bell known as big ben... 177 00:09:19,009 --> 00:09:21,259 One of london's most iconic landmarks 178 00:09:21,270 --> 00:09:24,354 Currently wrapped in scaffolding. 179 00:09:24,431 --> 00:09:26,764 Weighing almost 14 tons, 180 00:09:26,775 --> 00:09:32,445 The peals of big ben have marked the hour for 150 years. 181 00:09:32,522 --> 00:09:36,441 Perhaps the most identifiable sound in london. 182 00:09:36,451 --> 00:09:37,784 Today, with the tower in the midst 183 00:09:37,861 --> 00:09:41,871 Of a maintenance program due for completion in 2021, 184 00:09:41,948 --> 00:09:43,707 Big ben's victorian mechanism 185 00:09:43,783 --> 00:09:45,875 Has been disconnected from the clock face. 186 00:09:47,787 --> 00:09:50,204 Though londoners can still see the time, 187 00:09:50,215 --> 00:09:53,550 The familiar chimes are, for now, silenced. 188 00:09:53,627 --> 00:09:57,712 ♪ 189 00:09:57,723 --> 00:10:00,048 Behind the houses of parliament 190 00:10:00,058 --> 00:10:04,311 Stand the imposing gothic towers of westminster abbey. 191 00:10:04,387 --> 00:10:06,137 Since the middle ages, 192 00:10:06,148 --> 00:10:08,806 It has seen the coronation of nearly every british monarch, 193 00:10:08,817 --> 00:10:10,442 Including william the conqueror. 194 00:10:12,979 --> 00:10:15,905 Arriving from France in 1066, 195 00:10:15,982 --> 00:10:18,908 William's forces marched on london. 196 00:10:18,985 --> 00:10:21,578 Here at westminster abbey on christmas day, 197 00:10:21,655 --> 00:10:23,496 He was crowned king of England. 198 00:10:25,000 --> 00:10:27,751 The new king would stamp his authority on the capital 199 00:10:27,827 --> 00:10:31,162 With a great symbol of his power, 200 00:10:31,173 --> 00:10:33,131 The tower of london. 201 00:10:34,509 --> 00:10:37,761 Constructed on the original roman site of londinium, 202 00:10:37,837 --> 00:10:41,473 The tower's fearsome reputation would endure for centuries. 203 00:10:44,603 --> 00:10:47,437 In its time, it has been a fortress, 204 00:10:47,514 --> 00:10:48,930 A place of execution, 205 00:10:48,940 --> 00:10:50,440 A royal mint, 206 00:10:50,517 --> 00:10:52,692 And a high-security jail. 207 00:10:54,780 --> 00:10:56,363 Since the 13th century, 208 00:10:56,439 --> 00:11:00,283 It's also been the country's most prestigious vault, 209 00:11:00,360 --> 00:11:02,777 Guarding the crown jewels, 210 00:11:02,788 --> 00:11:06,081 Estimated to be worth at least $4 billion. 211 00:11:08,043 --> 00:11:09,784 ♪ 212 00:11:09,795 --> 00:11:12,128 One of london's greatest treasures 213 00:11:12,205 --> 00:11:15,256 Is the creativity that continues to emerge from its streets. 214 00:11:17,877 --> 00:11:20,294 But in a city of eight million people, 215 00:11:20,305 --> 00:11:23,306 Those streets can get a little crowded. 216 00:11:23,383 --> 00:11:26,384 Skate parks like this one in the east of the city 217 00:11:26,395 --> 00:11:29,020 Offer freedom and the space to express it. 218 00:11:31,483 --> 00:11:34,150 Shajee shazad has been a skateboarder 219 00:11:34,227 --> 00:11:36,561 Since he was nine years old. 220 00:11:36,571 --> 00:11:39,155 He loves the lifestyle, the technical challenge, 221 00:11:39,232 --> 00:11:42,075 And the connection it offers. 222 00:11:42,152 --> 00:11:43,568 When he's not skating, 223 00:11:43,578 --> 00:11:46,154 He produces video content for social media, 224 00:11:46,164 --> 00:11:49,499 Filming his fellow skaters all over london. 225 00:11:49,576 --> 00:11:51,159 In a sport that's all about 226 00:11:51,169 --> 00:11:53,578 Individuality and self-expression, 227 00:11:53,588 --> 00:11:54,921 Anything goes. 228 00:11:54,998 --> 00:11:56,005 No formality, 229 00:11:56,082 --> 00:11:57,248 No dress code, 230 00:11:57,259 --> 00:11:59,008 No rules to follow. 231 00:12:00,929 --> 00:12:04,338 Elsewhere, there's an entirely different kind of energy 232 00:12:04,349 --> 00:12:06,433 Driving this city forward. 233 00:12:06,509 --> 00:12:10,011 ♪ 234 00:12:10,021 --> 00:12:13,106 London is the world's leading financial center, 235 00:12:13,183 --> 00:12:16,934 Surpassing both new york and hong kong. 236 00:12:16,945 --> 00:12:20,938 It generates $600 billion every year, 237 00:12:20,949 --> 00:12:24,367 Roughly 30% of the entire british economy. 238 00:12:26,121 --> 00:12:27,945 And most of that business 239 00:12:27,956 --> 00:12:31,616 Takes place in this famous quarter. 240 00:12:31,626 --> 00:12:34,461 Known as "the city" or "the square mile," 241 00:12:34,537 --> 00:12:36,954 It contains london's historic center 242 00:12:36,965 --> 00:12:38,882 And primary business district. 243 00:12:41,219 --> 00:12:44,220 The square mile trades more u.S. Dollars every year 244 00:12:44,297 --> 00:12:47,223 Than new york. 245 00:12:47,300 --> 00:12:49,050 The foreign exchange market alone 246 00:12:49,060 --> 00:12:52,896 Has a daily global turnover of nearly $3 trillion. 247 00:12:52,972 --> 00:12:56,566 ♪ 248 00:12:56,643 --> 00:12:58,726 Some of its most distinctive features 249 00:12:58,737 --> 00:13:03,740 Are the skyscrapers that rise from its historic streets, 250 00:13:03,817 --> 00:13:06,451 Most of which have been nicknamed by londoners. 251 00:13:08,238 --> 00:13:09,662 The leadenhall building, 252 00:13:09,739 --> 00:13:12,582 Aka "the cheese grater"... 253 00:13:15,662 --> 00:13:18,087 20 fenchurch street, 254 00:13:18,164 --> 00:13:20,840 Otherwise known as "the walkie talkie"... 255 00:13:23,586 --> 00:13:26,504 And 30 st mary axe... 256 00:13:26,515 --> 00:13:27,680 "the gherkin." 257 00:13:30,093 --> 00:13:34,604 Designed by the renowned british architect lord norman foster, 258 00:13:34,681 --> 00:13:38,441 The gherkin was constructed using 22 miles of steel 259 00:13:38,518 --> 00:13:42,111 And 260,000 square feet of external glass. 260 00:13:42,188 --> 00:13:46,282 ♪ 261 00:13:46,359 --> 00:13:49,277 Even at a mere 591 feet, 262 00:13:49,287 --> 00:13:52,947 The tower attracted controversy during its construction, 263 00:13:52,958 --> 00:13:56,292 With local businesses concerned at the shadow it would cast. 264 00:13:57,871 --> 00:14:00,371 Completed in 2003, 265 00:14:00,382 --> 00:14:03,383 It was london's second tallest building. 266 00:14:03,459 --> 00:14:06,386 Today it's the tenth tallest. 267 00:14:06,462 --> 00:14:08,805 But in the hearts of many londoners, 268 00:14:08,882 --> 00:14:11,140 It will always be number one. 269 00:14:14,637 --> 00:14:16,896 Southwest of central london, 270 00:14:16,973 --> 00:14:19,899 The all England lawn tennis and croquet club, 271 00:14:19,976 --> 00:14:22,402 Also known as wimbledon, 272 00:14:22,478 --> 00:14:25,479 Venue of the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament 273 00:14:25,490 --> 00:14:27,574 In the world. 274 00:14:27,650 --> 00:14:30,985 Every summer it holds one of the four grand slam tournaments 275 00:14:30,996 --> 00:14:35,573 And the only one still played entirely on grass. 276 00:14:35,584 --> 00:14:37,491 With the main event just a week away, 277 00:14:37,502 --> 00:14:40,587 All access, especially to the famous center court, 278 00:14:40,663 --> 00:14:41,996 Is forbidden, 279 00:14:42,007 --> 00:14:45,583 Except for the groundskeepers who maintain it. 280 00:14:45,594 --> 00:14:48,678 Watering the courts is a precise art, 281 00:14:48,755 --> 00:14:50,096 Maintaining a fine balance 282 00:14:50,173 --> 00:14:52,590 Between the greenness of the ryegrass court 283 00:14:52,601 --> 00:14:55,602 And the firmness of the soil beneath. 284 00:14:55,678 --> 00:14:57,428 [crowd cheering] 285 00:14:57,439 --> 00:14:59,772 Every day during the tournament, 286 00:14:59,849 --> 00:15:01,524 Ground staff measure the consistency 287 00:15:01,601 --> 00:15:03,100 Of the playing surface 288 00:15:03,111 --> 00:15:04,352 To minimize wear 289 00:15:04,362 --> 00:15:06,779 And ensure a consistent ball speed. 290 00:15:09,200 --> 00:15:12,276 Some say tennis is the most quintessentially english 291 00:15:12,287 --> 00:15:14,278 Of all sports. 292 00:15:14,289 --> 00:15:16,080 Others disagree. 293 00:15:18,451 --> 00:15:22,453 Cricket, as the late comedian robin williams once said, 294 00:15:22,464 --> 00:15:26,040 "is basically baseball on valium." 295 00:15:26,051 --> 00:15:27,967 But for fast bowler sam harris, 296 00:15:28,178 --> 00:15:30,461 It's a serious business. 297 00:15:30,472 --> 00:15:34,799 He is cricket's equivalent to a baseball pitcher. 298 00:15:34,809 --> 00:15:37,635 Opening the attack for exeter university, 299 00:15:37,646 --> 00:15:40,054 He launches a six-ounce stitched leather ball 300 00:15:40,065 --> 00:15:41,648 At over 90 miles per hour 301 00:15:41,724 --> 00:15:44,567 Towards the opposing batsman, 302 00:15:44,644 --> 00:15:47,311 Straining every sinew to bowl him out. 303 00:15:47,322 --> 00:15:49,572 [cheering] 304 00:15:49,649 --> 00:15:51,741 This game has a genuine connection 305 00:15:51,818 --> 00:15:54,035 To one of america's favorite sports. 306 00:15:56,206 --> 00:15:59,165 The devon town of exeter was the birthplace 307 00:15:59,242 --> 00:16:01,918 Of sportswriter henry chadwick of brooklyn-- 308 00:16:01,995 --> 00:16:04,170 A 19th-century immigrant to america, 309 00:16:04,247 --> 00:16:07,331 Once known as the father of baseball. 310 00:16:07,342 --> 00:16:08,675 As well as working tirelessly 311 00:16:08,751 --> 00:16:11,010 To promote the sport in its early days, 312 00:16:11,221 --> 00:16:12,503 Chadwick would create baseball's 313 00:16:12,514 --> 00:16:16,173 All-important statistical summary-- 314 00:16:16,184 --> 00:16:17,517 The box score-- 315 00:16:17,593 --> 00:16:19,686 Adapting it from the cricket scorecard. 316 00:16:24,275 --> 00:16:26,350 Extending like a two-pronged fork 317 00:16:26,361 --> 00:16:28,102 Into the celtic sea, 318 00:16:28,113 --> 00:16:31,489 The peninsula of cornwall is as far west as England goes... 319 00:16:33,201 --> 00:16:36,369 Which is why land's end at cornwall's western tip 320 00:16:36,446 --> 00:16:39,038 Is known as the first and last of England. 321 00:16:41,126 --> 00:16:43,117 Like the welsh and scottish, 322 00:16:43,128 --> 00:16:45,953 The cornish people are a distinct celtic nation 323 00:16:45,964 --> 00:16:48,047 With their own language 324 00:16:48,258 --> 00:16:49,632 And an enviable home 325 00:16:49,709 --> 00:16:52,010 In one of britain's most evocative coastal landscapes. 326 00:16:54,797 --> 00:16:58,141 Cornwall is a place where many great stories begin, 327 00:16:58,217 --> 00:17:01,394 Including that of England's most legendary king. 328 00:17:01,471 --> 00:17:07,475 ♪ 329 00:17:07,485 --> 00:17:10,903 Here, perched on a dramatic headland in north cornwall, 330 00:17:10,980 --> 00:17:13,990 Is the ancient ruin of tintagel castle. 331 00:17:16,152 --> 00:17:19,737 This, according to the medieval historian geoffrey of monmouth, 332 00:17:19,748 --> 00:17:22,823 Was where uther pendragon and lady igraine 333 00:17:22,834 --> 00:17:24,917 Conceived their son, arthur-- 334 00:17:24,994 --> 00:17:28,713 A boy who would one day become britain's greatest king. 335 00:17:30,333 --> 00:17:33,342 Mythical hero or historical figure, 336 00:17:33,419 --> 00:17:37,096 His story resonates to this day. 337 00:17:37,173 --> 00:17:39,256 The legends of king arthur, 338 00:17:39,267 --> 00:17:40,600 Camelot, 339 00:17:40,676 --> 00:17:42,760 The chivalrous knights of the round table, 340 00:17:42,771 --> 00:17:45,262 The magical sword of excalibur, 341 00:17:45,273 --> 00:17:47,431 And the quest for the holy grail 342 00:17:47,442 --> 00:17:49,776 Are still written into the english landscape. 343 00:17:52,939 --> 00:17:56,657 Perhaps the most famous of those legends resides here. 344 00:17:59,037 --> 00:18:03,447 St. Michael's tower is all that remains of a 14th-century church 345 00:18:03,458 --> 00:18:06,834 Built at the summit of glastonbury tor in somerset. 346 00:18:08,963 --> 00:18:11,038 Known as the isle of avalon, 347 00:18:11,049 --> 00:18:14,708 This was the mythical realm where king arthur slept, 348 00:18:14,719 --> 00:18:17,553 Ready to return to his people in their hour of need. 349 00:18:17,630 --> 00:18:21,799 ♪ 350 00:18:21,810 --> 00:18:23,893 The great cone-shaped hill 351 00:18:23,970 --> 00:18:27,146 Is one of England's most ancient spiritual sites-- 352 00:18:27,357 --> 00:18:32,235 First pagan, then later a place of christian worship. 353 00:18:32,311 --> 00:18:34,979 It was even said to contain the holy grail-- 354 00:18:34,989 --> 00:18:38,741 The cup used by jesus at the last supper. 355 00:18:38,818 --> 00:18:41,494 A sacred relic as central to arthurian legend 356 00:18:41,571 --> 00:18:43,412 As the king himself. 357 00:18:43,489 --> 00:18:47,825 ♪ 358 00:18:47,836 --> 00:18:51,003 Somerset has another claim to fame. 359 00:18:51,080 --> 00:18:54,248 This county is the home of apple cider, 360 00:18:54,259 --> 00:18:57,301 And the english drink more of it than anyone else in the world. 361 00:18:59,755 --> 00:19:03,015 West bradley orchards is a family-run business-- 362 00:19:03,092 --> 00:19:04,925 70 acres of apple trees 363 00:19:04,936 --> 00:19:07,854 Nestled in the countryside beneath glastonbury tor. 364 00:19:09,849 --> 00:19:12,108 September is harvest time. 365 00:19:13,519 --> 00:19:16,195 Playwright neil bebber and his partner emma prentice 366 00:19:16,406 --> 00:19:18,823 Come here every year to pick their own fruit. 367 00:19:22,361 --> 00:19:23,944 England's love of cider 368 00:19:23,955 --> 00:19:26,873 Dates back to the time of william the conqueror. 369 00:19:26,949 --> 00:19:30,534 The normans planted thousands of orchards all over England. 370 00:19:30,545 --> 00:19:31,961 Indirectly, 371 00:19:32,038 --> 00:19:34,371 The fruit of those trees played an unexpected role 372 00:19:34,382 --> 00:19:36,841 At a pivotal time in american history. 373 00:19:38,136 --> 00:19:41,962 In 1620, when the mayflower sailed to the new world, 374 00:19:41,973 --> 00:19:46,133 A beam of the ship was badly damaged during a storm. 375 00:19:46,144 --> 00:19:48,227 The crew considered turning back, 376 00:19:48,438 --> 00:19:49,478 But the story goes 377 00:19:49,555 --> 00:19:51,397 That an iron screw from a cider press 378 00:19:51,474 --> 00:19:52,890 Was used as a brace, 379 00:19:52,901 --> 00:19:54,609 And the ship continued on. 380 00:19:56,979 --> 00:19:58,738 On arriving in the new world, 381 00:19:58,814 --> 00:20:01,148 The pilgrims planted the precious apple seeds 382 00:20:01,159 --> 00:20:03,075 They had brought with them. 383 00:20:03,152 --> 00:20:05,578 They would grow into the first apple trees 384 00:20:05,655 --> 00:20:07,905 In the colonies of new England. 385 00:20:07,916 --> 00:20:16,747 ♪ 386 00:20:16,758 --> 00:20:18,749 Stratford-upon-avon-- 387 00:20:18,760 --> 00:20:21,677 The birthplace of England's greatest playwright, 388 00:20:21,754 --> 00:20:23,095 William shakespeare. 389 00:20:25,174 --> 00:20:27,183 Shakespeare's plays are so well known 390 00:20:27,260 --> 00:20:30,177 And his genius so universally accepted 391 00:20:30,188 --> 00:20:34,014 That inevitably conspiracy theories abound. 392 00:20:34,025 --> 00:20:36,517 One school of thought even disputes the fact 393 00:20:36,527 --> 00:20:38,936 That shakespeare was the author of great plays 394 00:20:38,947 --> 00:20:42,022 Like "king lear" and "hamlet." 395 00:20:42,033 --> 00:20:43,449 It questions 396 00:20:43,526 --> 00:20:46,110 How such a humble man with no formal education 397 00:20:46,120 --> 00:20:47,945 Could have written the great masterpieces 398 00:20:47,956 --> 00:20:49,288 That bear his name. 399 00:20:49,499 --> 00:20:53,450 ♪ 400 00:20:53,461 --> 00:20:56,879 Shakespeare was born and raised in this house on henley street 401 00:20:56,956 --> 00:20:59,039 In the center of stratford. 402 00:20:59,050 --> 00:21:03,177 In 1585, he left to find his fortune in london. 403 00:21:04,964 --> 00:21:06,797 According to detractors, 404 00:21:06,808 --> 00:21:09,133 His plays were far too sophisticated 405 00:21:09,143 --> 00:21:10,551 To have been conceived by someone 406 00:21:10,561 --> 00:21:12,520 From a small provincial town. 407 00:21:14,390 --> 00:21:16,065 They also point to the fact 408 00:21:16,142 --> 00:21:19,318 That there are few accounts of shakespeare's life in london 409 00:21:19,529 --> 00:21:22,154 Or his funeral in 1616. 410 00:21:22,231 --> 00:21:25,116 Unusual for such a famous and talented man. 411 00:21:27,486 --> 00:21:29,403 Shakespeare is buried here 412 00:21:29,414 --> 00:21:32,239 In the chancel of stratford's holy trinity church, 413 00:21:32,250 --> 00:21:35,251 Where he had been baptized 52 years before. 414 00:21:39,248 --> 00:21:41,757 Despite the conspiracy theories, 415 00:21:41,834 --> 00:21:45,177 Few serious historians doubt shakespeare's claim to fame. 416 00:21:46,672 --> 00:21:48,931 In the back garden of the house on henley street 417 00:21:49,008 --> 00:21:51,100 Is a small outdoor theatre 418 00:21:51,177 --> 00:21:54,395 Where students regularly perform the bard's greatest works. 419 00:21:56,432 --> 00:22:00,100 Right now, young actors jonathan youl and lorenna white 420 00:22:00,111 --> 00:22:02,945 Are rehearsing a production of "the taming of the shrew." 421 00:22:03,022 --> 00:22:07,533 ♪ 422 00:22:07,610 --> 00:22:10,694 Since the first play he saw here in stratford as a child, 423 00:22:10,705 --> 00:22:13,331 Jonathan has always wanted to be an actor. 424 00:22:15,710 --> 00:22:17,117 Lorenna, 425 00:22:17,128 --> 00:22:18,702 Who asked for the complete works of shakespeare 426 00:22:18,713 --> 00:22:20,212 On her seventh birthday, 427 00:22:20,289 --> 00:22:22,131 Is also living a dream, 428 00:22:22,208 --> 00:22:23,716 Performing in the very garden 429 00:22:23,793 --> 00:22:26,218 Where the great writer once played as a child. 430 00:22:29,965 --> 00:22:31,390 Who knows? 431 00:22:31,467 --> 00:22:33,634 One day, both could even end up on stage 432 00:22:33,644 --> 00:22:35,052 At stratford-upon-avon's 433 00:22:35,063 --> 00:22:38,147 World-famous royal shakespeare theatre, 434 00:22:38,224 --> 00:22:39,732 Proving ground 435 00:22:39,809 --> 00:22:41,892 Of some of the world's greatest actors and directors. 436 00:22:41,903 --> 00:22:45,562 ♪ 437 00:22:45,573 --> 00:22:48,741 Shakespeare's plays are so eminently quotable, 438 00:22:48,818 --> 00:22:52,236 They have even transcended the stage. 439 00:22:52,246 --> 00:22:53,746 Politicians, in particular, 440 00:22:53,823 --> 00:22:56,332 Have always been keen to sprinkle their oratory 441 00:22:56,409 --> 00:22:57,792 With the words of the bard. 442 00:22:59,337 --> 00:23:01,420 One esteemed english statesman, 443 00:23:01,589 --> 00:23:03,255 Sir winston churchill, 444 00:23:03,332 --> 00:23:05,925 Could recite whole tracts of shakespearean dialogue 445 00:23:06,001 --> 00:23:07,426 From memory. 446 00:23:09,588 --> 00:23:13,015 Once home to the daughter of america's richest businessman... 447 00:23:15,853 --> 00:23:18,011 This was also the accidental birthplace 448 00:23:18,022 --> 00:23:20,689 Of England's most celebrated prime minister. 449 00:23:20,766 --> 00:23:25,102 ♪ 450 00:23:25,113 --> 00:23:27,104 Blenheim palace in oxfordshire 451 00:23:27,115 --> 00:23:29,907 Is the principal residence of the dukes of marlborough. 452 00:23:34,372 --> 00:23:36,947 It is one of England's largest homes-- 453 00:23:36,958 --> 00:23:41,285 A masterpiece of the early 18th-century baroque style. 454 00:23:41,295 --> 00:23:46,123 In 1895, as its owners struggled with vast maintenance costs, 455 00:23:46,134 --> 00:23:47,958 Blenheim was saved from ruin 456 00:23:47,969 --> 00:23:51,044 When the 9th duke married the american railroad heiress 457 00:23:51,055 --> 00:23:53,889 Consuelo vanderbilt. 458 00:23:53,966 --> 00:23:56,300 A huge dowry given by the bride's parents, 459 00:23:56,310 --> 00:23:58,477 Alva and william vanderbilt-- 460 00:23:58,554 --> 00:24:01,730 The modern equivalent of $62 million-- 461 00:24:01,807 --> 00:24:03,524 Would save blenheim from ruin. 462 00:24:05,144 --> 00:24:06,560 20 years earlier, 463 00:24:06,571 --> 00:24:09,321 The palace had witnessed another equally welcome 464 00:24:09,398 --> 00:24:11,407 But unexpected arrival. 465 00:24:11,484 --> 00:24:14,743 Accompanying her husband on a visit to his ancestral home, 466 00:24:14,820 --> 00:24:17,163 The heavily pregnant lady randolph churchill 467 00:24:17,239 --> 00:24:19,582 Suddenly went into labor. 468 00:24:19,658 --> 00:24:21,083 Their son, 469 00:24:21,160 --> 00:24:22,826 The future prime minister winston churchill, 470 00:24:22,837 --> 00:24:26,997 Was accidentally born here on the 30th of November 1874. 471 00:24:27,008 --> 00:24:32,761 ♪ 472 00:24:32,838 --> 00:24:36,765 Great estates like blenheim were once open plan. 473 00:24:36,842 --> 00:24:38,008 Without fences, 474 00:24:38,019 --> 00:24:41,261 Fields literally stretched for miles, 475 00:24:41,272 --> 00:24:43,764 Until a 19th century act of parliament 476 00:24:43,774 --> 00:24:46,600 Made the building of boundary walls compulsory. 477 00:24:46,611 --> 00:24:49,361 Now the horses of wealthy fox hunting landowners 478 00:24:49,438 --> 00:24:51,104 Had obstacles to overcome. 479 00:24:53,943 --> 00:24:57,203 And in time, a national sport was born. 480 00:24:57,279 --> 00:24:59,205 Showjumping. 481 00:24:59,281 --> 00:25:01,698 And it's alice keen's passion. 482 00:25:01,709 --> 00:25:10,299 ♪ 483 00:25:10,376 --> 00:25:14,044 Alice developed a love of riding from the age of five, 484 00:25:14,055 --> 00:25:17,181 Attending small pony events near her home in southwest England. 485 00:25:19,310 --> 00:25:21,969 In time, success brought confidence 486 00:25:21,979 --> 00:25:25,314 And ponies became horses. 487 00:25:25,391 --> 00:25:27,391 Weighing in at almost half a ton, 488 00:25:27,401 --> 00:25:29,318 9-year-old apollo needs a rider 489 00:25:29,395 --> 00:25:31,987 With a sure hand and steady nerves. 490 00:25:34,742 --> 00:25:36,233 At formal events, 491 00:25:36,244 --> 00:25:39,578 He and alice face obstacles of up to six feet high. 492 00:25:39,655 --> 00:25:41,372 But not today. 493 00:25:43,993 --> 00:25:47,586 Alice's parents run this equestrian center near bristol 494 00:25:47,663 --> 00:25:49,755 As a full-time business. 495 00:25:49,832 --> 00:25:52,508 For the last few years, it's been alice's playground 496 00:25:52,585 --> 00:25:54,927 And a welcome break from her full-time job 497 00:25:55,004 --> 00:25:56,679 As a small animal vet. 498 00:25:59,433 --> 00:26:02,685 Whether in sport, leisure, or even art, 499 00:26:02,761 --> 00:26:05,604 The horse looms large in England's history. 500 00:26:05,681 --> 00:26:09,182 ♪ 501 00:26:09,193 --> 00:26:11,935 Carved into these upper slopes of the berkshire downs 502 00:26:11,946 --> 00:26:14,113 Over 3,000 years ago 503 00:26:14,189 --> 00:26:17,491 Is one of the most intriguing pieces of land art in England. 504 00:26:19,120 --> 00:26:22,288 The uffington white horse. 505 00:26:22,364 --> 00:26:23,622 The significance 506 00:26:23,833 --> 00:26:25,958 Of the 360-foot-long prehistoric figure 507 00:26:26,035 --> 00:26:28,285 Is unclear. 508 00:26:28,296 --> 00:26:30,454 But its alignment with the midwinter sun 509 00:26:30,464 --> 00:26:34,124 Suggests a prehistoric spiritual connection. 510 00:26:34,135 --> 00:26:36,719 It may even represent an ancient celtic deity. 511 00:26:38,973 --> 00:26:40,472 Over the centuries, 512 00:26:40,549 --> 00:26:42,966 It would inspire the creation of similar land art 513 00:26:42,977 --> 00:26:44,476 All around britain. 514 00:26:46,856 --> 00:26:48,647 There are many white horses, 515 00:26:48,858 --> 00:26:50,983 But there is only one rude man. 516 00:26:53,821 --> 00:26:57,397 It's dawn on the first day of summer. 517 00:26:57,408 --> 00:27:00,484 On a hill near the village of cerne abbas in dorset, 518 00:27:00,494 --> 00:27:03,287 A group of dancers welcome the rising sun. 519 00:27:06,659 --> 00:27:07,916 The centuries-old ritual 520 00:27:07,993 --> 00:27:10,336 May well have something to do with this... 521 00:27:13,248 --> 00:27:15,591 The cerne abbas giant, 522 00:27:15,668 --> 00:27:19,094 England's most controversial land art. 523 00:27:19,171 --> 00:27:21,180 The origins of the huge chalk figure 524 00:27:21,256 --> 00:27:22,931 Are lost in time. 525 00:27:23,008 --> 00:27:24,433 For one obvious reason, 526 00:27:24,510 --> 00:27:27,686 Many believe it depicts an ancient fertility god. 527 00:27:31,850 --> 00:27:33,433 At one time, postcards of the giant 528 00:27:33,444 --> 00:27:36,278 Were the only indecent images that could be legally sent 529 00:27:36,355 --> 00:27:38,072 Through the english post office. 530 00:27:42,277 --> 00:27:46,196 Morris dancing dates back over 600 years. 531 00:27:46,207 --> 00:27:48,281 Once banned by english puritans, 532 00:27:48,292 --> 00:27:51,293 It was revived by 17th-century farm laborers 533 00:27:51,370 --> 00:27:53,120 Who would dress up and perform for money 534 00:27:53,130 --> 00:27:54,955 When work was scarce. 535 00:27:54,965 --> 00:28:00,627 ♪ 536 00:28:00,638 --> 00:28:02,971 Troupes like the wessex morris men 537 00:28:03,048 --> 00:28:04,965 Are happy to perform for free. 538 00:28:04,975 --> 00:28:08,969 ♪ 539 00:28:08,979 --> 00:28:14,391 Retired teacher jeremy wilton has been dancing for 40 years. 540 00:28:14,402 --> 00:28:17,069 Keen on keeping the ancient tradition alive, 541 00:28:17,146 --> 00:28:19,312 He travels all over the south of England, 542 00:28:19,323 --> 00:28:21,824 Performing at festivals and gatherings. 543 00:28:23,953 --> 00:28:26,495 The dance itself has traveled even further. 544 00:28:28,574 --> 00:28:31,575 English emigrants brought it across the atlantic, 545 00:28:31,585 --> 00:28:34,753 And today, there are at least 150 morris dance groups 546 00:28:34,964 --> 00:28:37,131 Active in the united states. 547 00:28:42,346 --> 00:28:46,765 Stretching for 95 miles along the coast of devon and dorset 548 00:28:46,842 --> 00:28:51,770 Is England's first designated natural world heritage site. 549 00:28:51,847 --> 00:28:56,016 An extraordinary story written in stone... 550 00:28:56,026 --> 00:28:59,111 Where 185 million years of geological time 551 00:28:59,188 --> 00:29:01,822 Can be read like the pages of a book. 552 00:29:04,193 --> 00:29:06,109 Here at east cliff beach, 553 00:29:06,120 --> 00:29:10,947 The wind and waves have exposed layers of sedimentary rock 554 00:29:10,958 --> 00:29:13,667 And opened a window to the ancient past. 555 00:29:15,454 --> 00:29:17,370 Contained within the cliff face 556 00:29:17,381 --> 00:29:19,122 Is an almost complete record 557 00:29:19,133 --> 00:29:22,801 Of the triassic, jurassic, and cretaceous periods. 558 00:29:24,221 --> 00:29:26,296 The layers show this area's progression 559 00:29:26,307 --> 00:29:31,635 From desert to shallow tropical sea and marshland, 560 00:29:31,645 --> 00:29:33,136 Complete with the fossilized remains 561 00:29:33,147 --> 00:29:35,222 Of creatures that once lived here. 562 00:29:35,232 --> 00:29:41,069 ♪ 563 00:29:41,146 --> 00:29:46,992 This is the magnificent natural limestone arch of durdle door, 564 00:29:47,069 --> 00:29:51,288 Formed by coastal erosion about 140 million years ago. 565 00:29:53,659 --> 00:29:56,752 The name derives from the old english word "thirl," 566 00:29:56,829 --> 00:29:59,588 Meaning "to pierce." 567 00:29:59,665 --> 00:30:02,916 For many years, the arch has featured in art and literature 568 00:30:02,927 --> 00:30:04,918 From the poetry of thomas hardy 569 00:30:04,929 --> 00:30:07,763 To the backdrop of films from "nanny mcphee" 570 00:30:07,840 --> 00:30:09,932 To "far from the madding crowd." 571 00:30:10,008 --> 00:30:16,939 ♪ 572 00:30:17,015 --> 00:30:19,191 10 miles west of durdle door, 573 00:30:19,268 --> 00:30:21,184 Chesil beach on the dorset coast 574 00:30:21,195 --> 00:30:24,363 Is a spectacular 18-mile pebble strand 575 00:30:24,439 --> 00:30:27,157 Linking the mainland to the isle of portland. 576 00:30:29,537 --> 00:30:31,370 Rising 50 feet high, 577 00:30:31,446 --> 00:30:33,872 The beach has seen many shipwrecks. 578 00:30:33,949 --> 00:30:35,532 During the age of sail, 579 00:30:35,543 --> 00:30:37,459 Vessels were regularly driven ashore 580 00:30:37,536 --> 00:30:39,461 By the fierce currents of the english channel. 581 00:30:41,549 --> 00:30:44,457 The pebbles of the strand increase gradually 582 00:30:44,468 --> 00:30:46,718 From pea-sized at the northwest 583 00:30:46,795 --> 00:30:49,012 To orange-sized at the isle of portland. 584 00:30:51,383 --> 00:30:52,808 It is said 585 00:30:52,885 --> 00:30:54,467 That smugglers landing here in the dead of night 586 00:30:54,478 --> 00:30:56,728 Could judge exactly where they were 587 00:30:56,805 --> 00:30:59,022 By the size of the stones underfoot. 588 00:31:01,643 --> 00:31:03,735 During world war ii, 589 00:31:03,812 --> 00:31:06,396 The sparse population of the surrounding coast 590 00:31:06,407 --> 00:31:09,408 Allowed the beach to be used as a bomb testing range 591 00:31:09,484 --> 00:31:11,076 By the royal air force. 592 00:31:11,153 --> 00:31:16,498 ♪ 593 00:31:18,160 --> 00:31:28,168 ♪ 594 00:31:28,178 --> 00:31:33,173 ♪ 595 00:31:33,183 --> 00:31:35,759 In the years between the two world wars, 596 00:31:35,769 --> 00:31:37,936 A whole generation of british youngsters 597 00:31:38,147 --> 00:31:39,763 Were enthralled by the daring exploits 598 00:31:39,773 --> 00:31:42,608 Of fictional flying ace biggles. 599 00:31:44,519 --> 00:31:47,446 The creation of english writer w.E. Johns, 600 00:31:47,522 --> 00:31:50,607 Pilot james bigglesworth of the royal flying corps 601 00:31:50,618 --> 00:31:52,192 Was a dashing gentleman hero 602 00:31:52,202 --> 00:31:54,110 Whose adventures regularly featured planes 603 00:31:54,121 --> 00:31:55,704 Just like this one. 604 00:31:58,208 --> 00:32:00,784 Hugely popular in England to this day, 605 00:32:00,794 --> 00:32:03,712 The books have inspired many would-be young aviators 606 00:32:03,789 --> 00:32:06,456 To train as pilots. 607 00:32:06,467 --> 00:32:09,125 Annabelle burroughes has had a passion for planes 608 00:32:09,136 --> 00:32:11,887 Since she was a young girl. 609 00:32:11,964 --> 00:32:14,714 Today, she pilots this de havilland tiger moth-- 610 00:32:14,725 --> 00:32:18,134 A classic biplane from the 1930s. 611 00:32:18,145 --> 00:32:20,312 As a lifelong fan of the biggles books, 612 00:32:20,389 --> 00:32:22,856 Flying was the only thing she ever wanted to do. 613 00:32:26,144 --> 00:32:27,986 After gaining her pilot's wings, 614 00:32:28,063 --> 00:32:30,155 She went on to become one of the few women 615 00:32:30,232 --> 00:32:33,075 To gain a coveted d.A. Aerobatic license. 616 00:32:35,988 --> 00:32:39,489 But today, she's flying just for the fun of it. 617 00:32:39,500 --> 00:32:44,086 ♪ 618 00:32:44,162 --> 00:32:46,579 At henstridge airfield in somerset, 619 00:32:46,590 --> 00:32:48,590 Annabelle trains future pilots 620 00:32:48,667 --> 00:32:53,178 At what was once a world war ii aviation school. 621 00:32:53,255 --> 00:32:56,348 In 2017, her skills came to the fore 622 00:32:56,425 --> 00:32:58,842 When she saved the lives of three passengers, 623 00:32:58,852 --> 00:33:02,145 Skillfully landing her plane after it caught fire mid-flight. 624 00:33:04,016 --> 00:33:08,101 A feat worthy of james bigglesworth himself. 625 00:33:08,112 --> 00:33:12,531 ♪ 626 00:33:12,607 --> 00:33:15,608 Many servicemen wounded during the first world war 627 00:33:15,619 --> 00:33:18,662 Ended up here, at the seaside town of brighton. 628 00:33:20,541 --> 00:33:22,699 This is the royal pavilion, 629 00:33:22,710 --> 00:33:25,785 A former seaside residence of king george iv, 630 00:33:25,796 --> 00:33:28,705 Converted in 1914 to a military hospital 631 00:33:28,716 --> 00:33:32,801 Specializing in the treatment and rehabilitation of amputees. 632 00:33:36,048 --> 00:33:38,890 The pavilion 's elaborate domes and minarets 633 00:33:38,967 --> 00:33:41,384 Reflected the extravagant tastes of the king 634 00:33:41,395 --> 00:33:44,021 And his fascination with the culture of india. 635 00:33:45,566 --> 00:33:49,901 But the architecture had another unintended positive influence. 636 00:33:49,978 --> 00:33:51,486 Many soldiers from the indian army 637 00:33:51,563 --> 00:33:53,480 Wounded on the western front 638 00:33:53,490 --> 00:33:55,565 Would find comfort in the strange familiarity 639 00:33:55,576 --> 00:33:56,983 Of their surroundings. 640 00:33:56,994 --> 00:34:05,167 ♪ 641 00:34:05,243 --> 00:34:06,752 Since the middle ages, 642 00:34:06,828 --> 00:34:08,745 England has been known as a wellspring 643 00:34:08,756 --> 00:34:12,090 Of literature, science, and scholarship-- 644 00:34:12,167 --> 00:34:14,092 A reputation forged in part 645 00:34:14,169 --> 00:34:16,845 By two of the world's most prestigious seats of learning. 646 00:34:19,516 --> 00:34:21,683 Known as "the city of dreaming spires," 647 00:34:21,760 --> 00:34:24,436 Oxford is home to one of them-- 648 00:34:24,513 --> 00:34:28,190 The oldest university in the english-speaking world. 649 00:34:30,277 --> 00:34:33,278 Less than a hundred miles away on the river cam, 650 00:34:33,355 --> 00:34:36,189 Cambridge is the second. 651 00:34:36,200 --> 00:34:37,440 Between them, 652 00:34:37,451 --> 00:34:38,700 The two universities have produced 653 00:34:38,777 --> 00:34:42,028 42 of britain's 56 prime ministers 654 00:34:42,039 --> 00:34:45,665 And a combined 148 nobel prize winners. 655 00:34:49,046 --> 00:34:53,373 Needless to say, competition between the two is intense, 656 00:34:53,383 --> 00:34:54,958 And it's not just academic. 657 00:34:54,968 --> 00:35:01,798 ♪ 658 00:35:01,809 --> 00:35:03,475 It's 6 a.M., 659 00:35:03,552 --> 00:35:06,970 And as the first weary commuters make their way into the city, 660 00:35:06,980 --> 00:35:09,472 The cambridge university women's boat club 661 00:35:09,483 --> 00:35:12,192 Are already halfway through their morning workout. 662 00:35:14,813 --> 00:35:17,656 Sarah carlotti sits in the stern of the boat, 663 00:35:17,732 --> 00:35:19,241 Acting as stroke. 664 00:35:19,317 --> 00:35:20,984 During races, 665 00:35:20,994 --> 00:35:23,495 It's her job to set the pace and timing of the oar blades. 666 00:35:28,493 --> 00:35:30,243 In 2018, 667 00:35:30,254 --> 00:35:32,337 Cambridge won the women's boat race title 668 00:35:32,414 --> 00:35:34,589 For the second year in a row, 669 00:35:34,666 --> 00:35:37,843 Beating fierce rivals oxford by seven lengths. 670 00:35:40,347 --> 00:35:42,255 Preparing for next year's varsity race 671 00:35:42,266 --> 00:35:43,756 On the thames in london 672 00:35:43,767 --> 00:35:46,434 Will involve six grueling months of daily practice 673 00:35:46,511 --> 00:35:48,436 For sarah and the crew. 674 00:35:50,524 --> 00:35:51,940 Combining all this 675 00:35:52,017 --> 00:35:54,100 With the equally rigorous demands of academic life 676 00:35:54,111 --> 00:35:56,102 Is no easy challenge. 677 00:35:56,113 --> 00:35:57,604 Then again, 678 00:35:57,614 --> 00:36:00,866 Another win over oxford will make it all worthwhile. 679 00:36:00,942 --> 00:36:08,456 ♪ 680 00:36:08,533 --> 00:36:12,711 Some place names offer no clue about the places they describe. 681 00:36:12,787 --> 00:36:14,537 But not here. 682 00:36:14,548 --> 00:36:16,706 This is bath in somerset, 683 00:36:16,717 --> 00:36:18,791 100 miles west of london, 684 00:36:18,802 --> 00:36:21,011 A popular spa town for centuries. 685 00:36:24,308 --> 00:36:27,634 This ornate structure is a bath house. 686 00:36:27,644 --> 00:36:29,802 Fed by natural thermal springs, 687 00:36:29,813 --> 00:36:33,398 It was built by the romans in the first century a.D.-- 688 00:36:33,475 --> 00:36:36,067 One of only two surviving roman baths 689 00:36:36,144 --> 00:36:38,403 That still have hot water running through them. 690 00:36:38,480 --> 00:36:42,908 ♪ 691 00:36:42,984 --> 00:36:45,577 Nearby is the royal crescent, 692 00:36:45,654 --> 00:36:48,821 A terrace of luxurious homes built by wealthy londoners 693 00:36:48,832 --> 00:36:52,250 1,500 years after the time of the romans. 694 00:36:52,461 --> 00:36:54,327 Keen to sample the curative properties 695 00:36:54,338 --> 00:36:56,588 Of bath's natural hot springs, 696 00:36:56,665 --> 00:36:58,757 They came, they saw, 697 00:36:58,833 --> 00:37:01,468 And they brought their georgian architecture with them. 698 00:37:03,838 --> 00:37:07,515 The town's distinctive honey-hued palladian buildings 699 00:37:07,592 --> 00:37:10,927 Contribute to bath's unique air of timelessness 700 00:37:10,938 --> 00:37:12,929 And make it a favorite filming location 701 00:37:12,940 --> 00:37:14,597 For period dramas. 702 00:37:14,608 --> 00:37:18,017 [gull squawking] 703 00:37:18,028 --> 00:37:22,364 ♪ 704 00:37:22,440 --> 00:37:25,608 Thanks to the popularity of shows like "downton abbey," 705 00:37:25,619 --> 00:37:27,360 The world has developed a taste 706 00:37:27,371 --> 00:37:30,121 For the trappings of a simpler, more leisurely age. 707 00:37:33,868 --> 00:37:36,461 Here on the country lanes of somerset, 708 00:37:36,538 --> 00:37:38,705 Pamela pridham and her daughter kate 709 00:37:38,715 --> 00:37:41,800 Are indulging a passion for a time in english history 710 00:37:41,876 --> 00:37:45,011 When horses, not cars, ruled the road. 711 00:37:46,390 --> 00:37:49,215 Driver beverley unsworth has been traveling these roads 712 00:37:49,226 --> 00:37:52,969 In her classic carriage for ten years now, 713 00:37:52,980 --> 00:37:55,855 And gray mare star has been with her from day one. 714 00:37:57,642 --> 00:38:00,735 Beverley's carriage may be limited to one horse power, 715 00:38:00,812 --> 00:38:02,570 But who needs speed? 716 00:38:02,647 --> 00:38:05,907 16-year-old star provides this time-honored form of transport 717 00:38:05,984 --> 00:38:07,909 With something better-- 718 00:38:07,986 --> 00:38:10,486 Personality. 719 00:38:10,497 --> 00:38:15,491 And a chance for pamela and kate to live a dream, lost in time. 720 00:38:15,502 --> 00:38:18,712 All that's missing is a fairytale castle. 721 00:38:22,167 --> 00:38:26,928 A great labyrinth formed by 2,400 yew trees. 722 00:38:29,174 --> 00:38:31,007 From above, a circle, 723 00:38:31,018 --> 00:38:35,353 Set in a square representing a queenly crown. 724 00:38:35,430 --> 00:38:38,898 This is the great maze of leeds castle in kent. 725 00:38:41,528 --> 00:38:44,687 Once a fabulous playground for the rich and famous, 726 00:38:44,698 --> 00:38:46,439 The 800-year-old castle 727 00:38:46,450 --> 00:38:48,441 Was built on a series of islands on a lake 728 00:38:48,452 --> 00:38:51,110 Formed by the river len. 729 00:38:51,121 --> 00:38:53,196 In the 1930s, 730 00:38:53,206 --> 00:38:55,790 This was the home of anglo-american socialite 731 00:38:55,867 --> 00:38:57,950 Lady olive baillie, 732 00:38:57,961 --> 00:38:59,535 Who hosted lavish house parties 733 00:38:59,546 --> 00:39:03,465 Attended by movie stars, politicians, and royalty. 734 00:39:04,959 --> 00:39:06,542 At that time, 735 00:39:06,553 --> 00:39:10,305 Joseph kennedy senior was the u.S. Ambassador to britain. 736 00:39:10,382 --> 00:39:12,632 In 1938, his sons-- 737 00:39:12,642 --> 00:39:16,219 21-year-old jfk and his older brother joseph-- 738 00:39:16,229 --> 00:39:18,897 Were guests at leeds castle. 739 00:39:18,973 --> 00:39:21,483 Both would later serve in world war ii, 740 00:39:21,559 --> 00:39:24,477 But tragically, joseph was killed in 1944 741 00:39:24,488 --> 00:39:26,488 On active duty in England. 742 00:39:27,982 --> 00:39:30,492 He, like thousands of other americans 743 00:39:30,568 --> 00:39:32,327 Who never made it home, 744 00:39:32,404 --> 00:39:34,996 Is commemorated on english soil to this day. 745 00:39:37,000 --> 00:39:42,161 ♪ 746 00:39:42,172 --> 00:39:44,580 Three million american men and women 747 00:39:44,591 --> 00:39:47,926 Served in britain during world war ii. 748 00:39:48,002 --> 00:39:52,347 Here, on a 30-acre site donated by cambridge university, 749 00:39:52,424 --> 00:39:55,600 The american war cemetery is the final resting place 750 00:39:55,677 --> 00:39:59,270 Of 3,812 servicemen and women 751 00:39:59,347 --> 00:40:02,107 Who lost their lives in the north atlantic convoys 752 00:40:02,183 --> 00:40:03,817 And the skies over europe. 753 00:40:06,279 --> 00:40:11,449 The wall of the missing commemorates a further 5,127 754 00:40:11,660 --> 00:40:13,827 Whose bodies were never recovered. 755 00:40:15,956 --> 00:40:17,029 Flanking the wall, 756 00:40:17,040 --> 00:40:18,781 Three reflecting pools 757 00:40:18,792 --> 00:40:20,616 Echo the design of a similar monument 758 00:40:20,627 --> 00:40:22,836 At washington's national mall. 759 00:40:26,675 --> 00:40:29,959 Every may, a memorial day ceremony is held here 760 00:40:29,970 --> 00:40:33,379 To honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. 761 00:40:33,390 --> 00:40:38,134 ♪ 762 00:40:38,145 --> 00:40:40,228 The guards polo club in windsor 763 00:40:40,305 --> 00:40:44,149 Is home to the world's oldest equestrian sport. 764 00:40:44,225 --> 00:40:46,985 On the manicured turf of its ten pitches, 765 00:40:47,061 --> 00:40:50,071 Teams of four compete much as the ancient persians did 766 00:40:50,148 --> 00:40:51,823 2,000 years ago. 767 00:40:53,410 --> 00:40:56,244 Polo was brought to England by army officers 768 00:40:56,321 --> 00:40:58,204 Who had seen the game played in india. 769 00:41:00,167 --> 00:41:04,327 That strong military connection survives to this day. 770 00:41:04,337 --> 00:41:05,920 The son of a soldier, 771 00:41:05,997 --> 00:41:08,748 Jamie greyson fell in love with the sport aged ten, 772 00:41:08,758 --> 00:41:12,001 Watching his father play. 773 00:41:12,012 --> 00:41:13,920 His number 4 shirt marks him out 774 00:41:13,930 --> 00:41:16,473 As the team's key defensive player. 775 00:41:20,345 --> 00:41:21,936 Played on a pitch 776 00:41:22,013 --> 00:41:24,439 About nine times the size of an american football field, 777 00:41:24,516 --> 00:41:26,608 The game is divided into four periods 778 00:41:26,684 --> 00:41:28,776 Called "chukkas." 779 00:41:28,853 --> 00:41:30,695 Competition is intense, 780 00:41:30,772 --> 00:41:32,864 And because the ponies tire quickly, 781 00:41:32,941 --> 00:41:35,107 Strict rules dictate that players change mounts 782 00:41:35,118 --> 00:41:37,410 During breaks in play. 783 00:41:39,280 --> 00:41:42,207 With annual fees of $28,000 784 00:41:42,283 --> 00:41:45,952 And ponies costing upwards of $150,000, 785 00:41:45,962 --> 00:41:47,212 It's no surprise 786 00:41:47,288 --> 00:41:51,466 That polo is known as the sport of kings. 787 00:41:51,543 --> 00:41:52,717 Both prince charles 788 00:41:52,794 --> 00:41:54,293 And his father, the duke of edinburgh, 789 00:41:54,304 --> 00:41:57,388 Are members of the guards club, 790 00:41:57,465 --> 00:42:01,309 Which places jamie in rather privileged company, 791 00:42:01,386 --> 00:42:03,302 Not to mention the adrenaline rush 792 00:42:03,313 --> 00:42:06,147 Of the world's most exclusive sport. 793 00:42:11,813 --> 00:42:14,072 ♪ 794 00:42:14,148 --> 00:42:15,398 The city of bristol 795 00:42:15,408 --> 00:42:17,742 On the river avon in southwest England 796 00:42:17,819 --> 00:42:21,329 Has a long maritime history. 797 00:42:21,406 --> 00:42:23,489 From here in 1497, 798 00:42:23,500 --> 00:42:26,918 The explorer john cabot sailed for the new world, 799 00:42:26,995 --> 00:42:29,245 Becoming the first european since the vikings 800 00:42:29,256 --> 00:42:31,756 To land on mainland north america. 801 00:42:31,833 --> 00:42:34,166 During the 18th century, however, 802 00:42:34,177 --> 00:42:38,421 That same port had a sinister reputation. 803 00:42:38,431 --> 00:42:40,932 From 1700 to 1807, 804 00:42:41,009 --> 00:42:43,351 The infamous bristol slave trade 805 00:42:43,428 --> 00:42:45,511 Carried around half a million human captives 806 00:42:45,522 --> 00:42:47,855 From africa to the americas. 807 00:42:48,942 --> 00:42:51,526 This bridge spanning bristol harbor 808 00:42:51,603 --> 00:42:53,269 Commemorates all of them, 809 00:42:53,280 --> 00:42:55,613 But it is named after one-- 810 00:42:55,824 --> 00:42:59,200 Pero jones, an enslaved african who served the household 811 00:42:59,277 --> 00:43:03,696 Of 18th-century slaver john pinney. 812 00:43:03,707 --> 00:43:05,698 In the bristol of pero's lifetime, 813 00:43:05,709 --> 00:43:08,376 The voice of dissent was rarely heard. 814 00:43:08,453 --> 00:43:12,130 Thankfully, that is no longer the case. 815 00:43:12,206 --> 00:43:13,798 In this city, 816 00:43:13,875 --> 00:43:17,960 Street art has long since become a voice to be reckoned with. 817 00:43:17,971 --> 00:43:21,130 Bristol's urban landscape was the first canvas 818 00:43:21,141 --> 00:43:24,225 Used by the most famous street artist of all-- 819 00:43:24,302 --> 00:43:26,469 Banksy. 820 00:43:26,479 --> 00:43:29,397 His hometown features dozens of his earliest works, 821 00:43:29,474 --> 00:43:32,391 Including "girl with a pierced eardrum," 822 00:43:32,402 --> 00:43:34,736 A pastiche of the famous vermeer painting, 823 00:43:34,812 --> 00:43:36,479 With an alarm box taking the place 824 00:43:36,489 --> 00:43:38,147 Of the original earring. 825 00:43:38,158 --> 00:43:44,403 ♪ 826 00:43:44,414 --> 00:43:46,581 That same spark of non-conformity 827 00:43:46,658 --> 00:43:49,742 Defines a certain type of englishness, 828 00:43:49,753 --> 00:43:51,919 An attitude that was once at the heart 829 00:43:51,996 --> 00:43:53,338 Of the mod movement. 830 00:43:53,414 --> 00:43:57,416 ♪ 831 00:43:57,427 --> 00:44:00,178 Ok, they're not exactly the wild bunch, 832 00:44:00,254 --> 00:44:01,921 And their multicolored scooters 833 00:44:01,931 --> 00:44:05,099 Will never be mistaken for harleys. 834 00:44:05,176 --> 00:44:06,768 But these men and women 835 00:44:06,844 --> 00:44:09,020 Were once at the cutting edge of english youth culture. 836 00:44:11,608 --> 00:44:15,267 Jim burnham has been a mod since the 1960s. 837 00:44:15,278 --> 00:44:18,112 Back then, he fell in love with the clothes and the music, 838 00:44:18,189 --> 00:44:19,939 And he's remained loyal ever since. 839 00:44:19,949 --> 00:44:23,025 ♪ 840 00:44:23,036 --> 00:44:27,780 The bristol mod scooter club was set up over ten years ago. 841 00:44:27,791 --> 00:44:29,448 Many of these riders have been mods 842 00:44:29,459 --> 00:44:31,367 Since their teenage years. 843 00:44:31,378 --> 00:44:34,787 And retirement hasn't dimmed their lust for life. 844 00:44:34,798 --> 00:44:36,789 ♪ 845 00:44:36,800 --> 00:44:38,624 Mods are very particular, 846 00:44:38,635 --> 00:44:41,627 Especially when it comes to their scooters. 847 00:44:41,638 --> 00:44:45,381 These customized lambrettas are a classic italian make-- 848 00:44:45,392 --> 00:44:48,518 Each one a reflection of the rider's personal style. 849 00:44:49,887 --> 00:44:54,140 And that, in short, is what it means to be a mod. 850 00:44:54,150 --> 00:44:56,734 Believe it or not, back in the '60s, 851 00:44:56,811 --> 00:44:57,985 Jim and his mates were seen 852 00:44:58,062 --> 00:45:00,446 As a symptom of England's moral decay. 853 00:45:02,867 --> 00:45:05,568 Of course, times have changed. 854 00:45:05,578 --> 00:45:06,911 Today the mod movement 855 00:45:06,988 --> 00:45:10,164 Is regarded as classic english culture. 856 00:45:10,241 --> 00:45:14,502 Here in bristol, the mods have withstood the test of time. 857 00:45:14,579 --> 00:45:16,379 And they're not alone in that. 858 00:45:17,749 --> 00:45:21,342 Rising 250 feet over the river below, 859 00:45:21,419 --> 00:45:24,011 The world-famous clifton suspension bridge 860 00:45:24,088 --> 00:45:28,257 Has spanned the avon gorge near bristol since 1864. 861 00:45:31,095 --> 00:45:33,604 Built at the height of the industrial revolution, 862 00:45:33,681 --> 00:45:38,601 It's a masterpiece of victorian engineering. 863 00:45:38,611 --> 00:45:40,102 Its designer, 864 00:45:40,113 --> 00:45:43,781 The legendary british engineer isambard kingdom brunel, 865 00:45:43,992 --> 00:45:47,452 Is regarded as the greatest engineer of his age. 866 00:45:47,528 --> 00:45:49,704 Much of his work remains unsurpassed, 867 00:45:49,781 --> 00:45:51,497 Even by modern technology. 868 00:45:53,460 --> 00:45:55,793 Weighing 1,500 tons 869 00:45:55,870 --> 00:45:58,546 And originally designed for light horse-drawn traffic, 870 00:45:58,623 --> 00:46:00,206 This bridge can still withstand 871 00:46:00,216 --> 00:46:03,301 The four million vehicles that cross it every year. 872 00:46:05,463 --> 00:46:08,714 Modern computer analysis reveals the design to be 873 00:46:08,725 --> 00:46:11,809 An almost perfect calculation of the minimal weight required 874 00:46:11,886 --> 00:46:14,395 To maintain maximum strength. 875 00:46:15,982 --> 00:46:20,401 Hugely over budget, the bridge took 11 years to build. 876 00:46:21,979 --> 00:46:25,981 Describing it as "my first love, my darling," 877 00:46:25,992 --> 00:46:29,744 Brunel sadly never lived to see his creation completed. 878 00:46:29,821 --> 00:46:32,497 A testament to brunel's vision and skill, 879 00:46:32,573 --> 00:46:36,167 The bridge is a monument to a golden age. 880 00:46:36,244 --> 00:46:40,087 But just as engineering can tame the natural world, 881 00:46:40,164 --> 00:46:42,590 It can also embrace it. 882 00:46:42,667 --> 00:46:45,843 ♪ 883 00:46:46,054 --> 00:46:48,754 On the site of a disused china clay quarry 884 00:46:48,765 --> 00:46:50,515 On the south coast of cornwall, 885 00:46:50,591 --> 00:46:56,437 The eden project has been called the eighth wonder of the world. 886 00:46:56,514 --> 00:46:58,597 Completed in the year 2000, 887 00:46:58,608 --> 00:47:02,434 Two huge domed enclosures surrounded by botanical gardens 888 00:47:02,445 --> 00:47:05,688 Are filled with thousands of rare plant species-- 889 00:47:05,698 --> 00:47:09,158 Each structure simulating a different exotic climate. 890 00:47:11,204 --> 00:47:13,538 Its aim is to encourage a better understanding 891 00:47:13,614 --> 00:47:18,292 Of mankind's relationship with the natural environment-- 892 00:47:18,369 --> 00:47:21,128 Uniting rather than dividing the two. 893 00:47:25,209 --> 00:47:29,128 Covered with steel-framed hexagonal thermoplastic panels, 894 00:47:29,138 --> 00:47:33,182 The two domes enclose 5.5 acres of rare plant species. 895 00:47:37,054 --> 00:47:40,481 007 fans may also recognize the domes 896 00:47:40,558 --> 00:47:43,484 As the diamond mine of villain gustav graves 897 00:47:43,561 --> 00:47:46,487 In the bond movie "die another day." 898 00:47:46,564 --> 00:47:49,907 ♪ 899 00:47:50,118 --> 00:47:51,325 Those interested 900 00:47:51,402 --> 00:47:53,578 In a more robust relationship with the soil 901 00:47:53,654 --> 00:47:56,155 Could do worse than try their hand at buggy racing. 902 00:47:56,165 --> 00:48:02,336 ♪ 903 00:48:02,413 --> 00:48:03,829 Since he left school, 904 00:48:03,840 --> 00:48:07,091 William hopkins has had a few careers, 905 00:48:07,168 --> 00:48:09,835 Including work as a banker. 906 00:48:09,846 --> 00:48:12,171 But somehow, even the thrill of high finance 907 00:48:12,181 --> 00:48:14,098 Failed to provide the adrenaline rush 908 00:48:14,175 --> 00:48:15,641 He was looking for. 909 00:48:17,011 --> 00:48:19,103 And so he turned to buggy racing 910 00:48:19,180 --> 00:48:21,847 And a job at this custom-built track 911 00:48:21,858 --> 00:48:25,109 Designed to test the nerve as well as driving skills. 912 00:48:26,362 --> 00:48:29,271 Though fully enhanced with safety features, 913 00:48:29,282 --> 00:48:32,608 These state-of-the-art buggies are primarily built for speed. 914 00:48:32,619 --> 00:48:41,033 ♪ 915 00:48:41,044 --> 00:48:43,294 William is a skillful driver, 916 00:48:43,371 --> 00:48:47,456 And he knows every bump and corner of this track. 917 00:48:47,467 --> 00:48:50,968 But he never stops trying to beat his personal best time. 918 00:48:51,179 --> 00:48:53,804 And that's what this sport is all about. 919 00:48:53,881 --> 00:48:57,800 ♪ 920 00:48:57,810 --> 00:49:02,137 Speed has driven innovation in the most unlikely of places. 921 00:49:02,148 --> 00:49:07,151 ♪ 922 00:49:07,228 --> 00:49:10,145 Here at the eurotunnel terminal in folkestone, 923 00:49:10,156 --> 00:49:13,574 Passengers drive aboard a train destined for coquelles, 924 00:49:13,651 --> 00:49:16,485 Near calais in France. 925 00:49:16,496 --> 00:49:19,997 Their 31-mile journey takes them beneath the english channel 926 00:49:20,208 --> 00:49:23,668 At speeds of up to 99 miles per hour 927 00:49:23,744 --> 00:49:27,338 And depths of up to 250 feet below the seabed. 928 00:49:27,415 --> 00:49:33,010 ♪ 929 00:49:33,087 --> 00:49:34,586 The channel tunnel 930 00:49:34,597 --> 00:49:37,598 Is regarded as britain's greatest engineering project 931 00:49:37,675 --> 00:49:40,935 And one of the seven wonders of the modern world. 932 00:49:41,012 --> 00:49:42,344 At the time of its completion 933 00:49:42,355 --> 00:49:45,940 By a british and french consortium in 1994, 934 00:49:46,017 --> 00:49:48,025 It was the most expensive construction project 935 00:49:48,236 --> 00:49:50,111 Ever conceived. 936 00:49:50,187 --> 00:49:53,188 A train carrying road traffic at high speed 937 00:49:53,199 --> 00:49:56,358 Through an underground tunnel beneath the sea. 938 00:49:56,369 --> 00:50:00,204 So bold and unexpected, it beggars the imagination. 939 00:50:00,281 --> 00:50:03,782 So brilliant, it takes the breath away. 940 00:50:03,793 --> 00:50:06,452 Now, that's quintessentially english. 941 00:50:06,462 --> 00:50:14,793 ♪ 942 00:50:14,804 --> 00:50:25,137 ♪ 943 00:50:25,148 --> 00:50:39,902 ♪ 944 00:50:39,912 --> 00:50:53,165 ♪ 945 00:50:53,176 --> 00:50:58,888 ♪