Tony Robinson's Museum of Us

47min

Documentary

Sir Tony Robinson and an expert design team help groups of residents explore their own street's history, as they unearth surprising stories and hidden treasures.

Episodes

Cast

Bristol

1. Bristol

17th Oct 2022

Bristol: The residents of Hebron Road discover links to the local chocolate and tobacco factories.

Birmingham

2. Birmingham

24th Oct 2022

Tony and the team help the diverse community of Somerset Road in Handsworth, Birmingham, to create a pop-up museum celebrating the history of their street. Residents from as far afield as Poland and Jamaica share their stories of coming to the UK, and links are uncovered between Somerset Road, the jewellery trade, and the beginnings of the Industrial Revolution.

Aberystwyth

3. Aberystwyth

31st Oct 2022

The residents of Portland Street in Aberystwyth, Wales, find out about the street's maritime traditions and discover a little-known LGBTQ+ icon from the past.

Norwich

4. Norwich

7th Nov 2022

In Norwich, the residents of Calvert Street discover ancient finds and are inspired by a mysterious group of Flemish immigrants.

First air date

17th Oct 2022

Last air date

7th Nov 2022

Status

Returning Series

Type

Documentary

Original language

en

Networks