Ch.5 - The Thames Britains Great River with Tony Robinson: Series 3 (2021) 1080p HDTV x264 AAC MVGroup

Tony Robinson continues to explore the history, influence and population of the world-famous Thames.

Part 1: Battersea Power Station
This time, Tony gains access to one of the most iconic landmarks to sit on - or over - the River Thames, the Battersea Power Station. He goes inside the famous Control Room A to see how it is being restored and even has a go at replacing one of the laylights in the ceiling. Upstream in Berkshire, he visits the Cliveden House, before learning more about a unique art installation project on the river.

Part 2: D. P. World London Gateway
In the second episode, Tony explores the river's role as a vital trade artery connecting the country to the outside world, going behind the scenes at D P World London Gateway, the newest and largest container port on the Thames. Later, he visits Whitstable, famous for its oysters that come from the Thames estuary.

Part 3: Cutty Sark
Tony goes behind the scenes at the iconic Cutty Sark in Greenwich, meeting with the passionate team who care for this historical tourist attraction. Later, Tony visits a metal recycling yard on the banks of the river, before heading out of London to the Hoo peninsula in Kent, where he discovers a rich history of military defence in one small fort.

Part 4: New Covent Garden Market
The presenter watches a Tunnelling Machine being transported up the river into central London, and discovers plans to build a new tunnel under the Thames to take pressure off the crossing at Dartford. He also makes a late-night visit to New Covent Garden Market, and meets a Paralympian in training at Marlow Rowing Club.