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There's something so wonderful about Tony. Maybe it's the 4 glasses of wine, or maybe it's because I've been marathoninng this show during quarantine. He just makes me so happy.

Tony Robinson the absolute legend. He could make a documentary about boredom and I would listen to it. Always so much passion for what he's talking about.

These are the best British documentary series. I love them.

It is always a great pleasure to accompany Tony Robinson on his forays into Britain's rich past! Thanks a lot for this!

When I was privileged to go to Britain and spend a weekend running about on my own I was totally surprised to learn that these ancient trackways are totally preserved in today's culture. If a farmer has a trackway across his pasture, even if he's got an angry bull in there, there will be a way to walk over the pasture wall that the cow can't get over. There's a special word for that walk over that is not occurring to me at this moment. You walk at your own risk, but the pathways are still there that have been there for thousands of years. You can literally hike a trail that is thousands of years old whenever you want to in Britain, miles and miles and miles of them.

Not being British, seeing this makes me want to pack my bag and go back there immediately. There is something quite unique and comforting in the landscape, the pubs, the language and the courage of you people, that's truely magical. The way British (and Robinson, his crew and the people interviewed are a fine example) can show and tell stories is of stunning beauty, just like the land from which they grow. If only the kitchen was of the same standard... Please keep the country together, because for an Anglophile (wrong term actually) it's about the entirety of the British Isles that makes up that Tolkienesk atmosphere. As for Tony Robinson: though I severely miss the comedy in which he starred, nice to see he has found something he clearly has put his heart in (and it shows). The image of Baldrick has all but disappeared ;)

Now I really want to walk the Ridgeway. ...Which is problematic, as I live in Pennsylvania.

This channel is so good! Who needs History Channel when you have Tony Robinson!

I just absolutely love watching these videos about Britain, it makes me feel at home, which is odd because I’m from Tennessee and I’ve never been anywhere else. ❤️❤️❤️

I was born in England, Norfolk originally. I saw all of this when I was a child the Roman built walls, Stonehenge, that White Horse by the Celts. No-one knows til this day how they built that horse. England in the summertime is the prettiest time with all the flowers growing and lovely hillls and vales. I remember 3 of us kids tried to make one of the Roman stones dislodge from the wall. Impossible to do. How they built those walls with no cement or whatever still amazes me. The thatched cottages are awesome to look at and very lucky if you see a person thatching their home. Very good video.

I hope that it's okay to say: Jason Kingsley, the charioteer, has his own RU-vid channel, Modern History TV. It's excellent! Great show this! I'll watch anything with Tony in it, tbh... Thanks for the upload!

A stunning program,utterly beautiful scenery...would love to see with my own eyes!

I so want to come to UK and walk this Ridgeway. So wonderful, Thank you Tony.

Jefferies writings make me think of Henry David Thoreau and his nature writings. They both invoke primal emotions that connect with nature.

We visited New Grange in Ireland 2016. It is amazing over 2,000 years of circle tomb construction and use occurred using human power and horse and rafts to haul huge stones to build these structures. Our home in Oregon is considered a bit old since it was a stage stop built in 1880. Humbling to think how long ago these structures were built with huge effort.

Wish I could go back n see some of these civilization's going about their business

After watching this show. It makes me want to grab my hiking shoes and backpack and go exploring.

I lived in wantage grove for almost two years. such good memories. enjoyed exploring the Ridgeway and working with local volunteers restoring parts of it. thanks for sharing

Been watching Tony Robinson's doc's for years. Luv his passion for history!

Caught a couple of these on tv and am sovdelighted to se them available here. Hope they will all be uploaded.

"Fast cars, women, and megaliths" Sounds like the life

Modern Pagans are reclaiming these spaces for all of us, not just for themselves!

I'm American and I found this to be a terrific program. Tony Robinson is an excellent host and narrator. Just subscribed today. Thanks you, looking forward to seeing more!

I love all the time team episodes, but Sir Tony’s walks through the UK countryside are my favorite. Also, if, like me, you are a big fan of Tony Robinson, check out Timeline’s (I think?) “Worst Jobs in History,“ an amazing series that also has most of its episodes on here for free. Bless them all because I wouldn’t have made it through the pandemic without them.

this man truly deserves the best

It's amazing how much rich history is in Britain alone.

Clicked on this out of curiosity and I am delighted to see a living example of a sacred place at Wayland’s Smithy! Paganism is alive and well and so are the gods and it is touching to see people leaving offerings and taking care of such a place❤️

Have grown so fond of Tony since seeing this series. I could listen to him talk about ancient tracks for days on end.

Oh, i cant help falling in love with UK! Dearest wishes from Kiev!

Great content. Thanks for sharing!

Tony Robinson have a remarkblw level of charisma..

Nicely done! Love that chalk horse.

The US of A needs a Tony Robinson. Especially now, as everyone is so sick of current affairs. Some appreciation of our history and those that came before (First Nations, slaves and settlers from all over the globe) might...might make us appreciate each other a bit more, especially the diversity in our culture.

I just love these shows with Tony. My favorites are the"worst jobs". So educational and entertaining.Keep it coming Tony.😍😊

Nothing says quality history documentaries like Tony Robinson's dulcet tones!

One day I would love to go there and see some of these places.

I really enjoyed this documentary,it’s beautiful country i would love to go there. Thank you Nan

Thank you for a brilliant show--at the same time it is so moving. I wish I'd known about this path when I lived in Scotland in the 70s. We need to return!

This was wonderful thank you Tony !

Outstanding documentary I learned much!

Jason Kingsley spends less than two minutes in the background and foreground of the video yet increases production values by 100%

Several years ago I visited Ireland and had the opportunity to visit several very ancient sites dating back before the pyramids. It’s amazing. I would love to visit more of them in Britain and to walk these ridgeways.

Tony, you just keep topping yourself. Excellent show. Loved seeing Jason Priestly from the Modern History RU-vid vlog.

Absolutely fantastic, the mythic story tellers are afoot. Everywhere is something and someone to tell you a tale, beside a crackling fire and a mug of soup is preferable and then maybe some hot cider or chocolate. The Ridgeway seems to be the road to travel for a holiday or an adventure. Thank you for the inspiring visuals and timelines :)

This was my second time watching and I found it just as fascinating as the first time. I love England and her history.

Breathtaking scenery, fantastic adventure, I learned a lot!

I love this and will continue watching forever

Lovely! Thank you!😊💕

Love it. Sir Tony is magnifisent.

If Sir Tony wrote this show, then I will bet it was he who wrote the Time Team shows. I'm sure every word was not written, and in the shows that were live, nothing was written except ideas about what would happen, but the shows always had such lively vitality and a sense of plot. THIS show is brilliantly written, very entertaining, not boring, not stuffy, very romantic, a joy to watch. Just like the Time Team episodes. I've seen a lot of history videos now, but none so entertaining as those featuring Sir Tony. Oh don't get me wrong! I love me some Time Team, every single one of those characters, most especially my beloved Phil and also the lovely, brilliant, Auburn haired Helen. But now I see that any show I can catch Sir Tony in will have that same sense of joy and wonder. ❤️

Ah, there's our Tony! We do love you so!

Thank you Sir Tony for allowing us to indulge in the beauty and stories of the English countryside from our armchairs.

Loved my trip to Avebury. Such a pleasure to explore, grab a pint, and connect to the ancestors. I didn't realize the story behind the destruction. So sad.

I love this series ! I am taking notes. I want to go to all these places !

This channel rules!

Wonderful! WONDERFUL!!

Jason Kingsley has his own channel. "Modern history" Its great.

Excellent series...thank you.

Tony picking up ladies even in a Celtic chariot, what a mensch.

Tony Robinson is an absolute treasure.

An update-Doc on Doggerland would be nice. The ancient sites under the North Sea.

One day I hope. Would adore doing this walk with my lady. Thanx Tony, I loved this video.

Such a pretty little bird...so delicate...yet deadly...💘

I watched this documentary solely for TONY ROBINSON.

Now I want to desperately walk the Ridgeway.

How long would it take, on average, to walk the Ridgeway? Interested in knowing if camping is permitted or not along the way.

I'm so looking forward to my next holiday.

love your commentary. most of my genealogy comes from the British isles. they are so intertwined.

BTW, Love the *"Tree Ribbons"* how truly magical 💖

Tony-----many of us ignorami are in need of map references as you tell your many fine stories about fabulous Great Britain. WE barely know England/Scotland/Wales. TY, you are a wonderful storyteller.

Hey, it's the dude from "Modern History"!

Found John Richard Jefferies book referenced in this video for free on Google books as an ebook! Now tomorrow I shall begin reading! Thank you for referencing Jefferies work. Super excited to read some of his work.

Great, Stellar find, Malcom! That is truly a treasure worthy find. Beth Tennessee, USA

i am amazed that you walked this much. great and lovely.

Yeah they left plenty of good materials, minerals, elements, objects, items, and patterns behind to collect and many fine looking and appealing landscapes the climate, weather, shore, and mass looks fantastic yeah

Great show!

We love you Tony

So interesting

I NEED to walk this path! ❤

I truly wish my homeland had such deep, interesting history. ...maybe it does, but it's long lost. An ancient civilisation called Cahokia was nearby. But no one knows anything about it. Or how deep into history it went. We just have some mounds and earthen monuments...

This walk is on my bucket list! Wendy White wants to walk the Ridgeway! Who wants to go too? 😁❤️

I've been to Wayland's Smithy; it felt like all sorts of stuff you couldn't see was happening *just* out of earshot. It felt crowded, and it was okay during daylight; but I wouldn't want to be there at night.

Thanks for the experience. 🔪🎸

Bravo !

15:25 "And in it he says;" "SCRRRREEEEAAAAAWWWWW"

I had to re-watch the part with Jason Kingsley. I knew he looked familiar! He has a channel on RU-vid called Modern History 😁

I still would love to do one of these walks but of course only if that wonderful music is playing behind me

Dr Nick is a great author.

If you're not driving shorter ponies, the view never changes.

Tony was in the John Wayne movie "Brannigan," where he played a loud mouthed motorcycle courier. His other historical programs include "The Worst Jobs in History."

Sir Tony! lol I always forget he's a knight of the realm.

I wonder if the Waylands Smithy might have been an inspiration for the name Waylon Smithers, the character in The Simpsons?

In south east Michigan we have a very small town called Ridgeway. An east west and north south road intersect there. The north south road is call Ridge Rd. It runs along the bank of what was a giant swamp extending from lake Erie. It was drained ages ago. In spots, its just high enough above the now billiard table flat farm land, you can see for miles. On clear mornings you can see the power plant stacks from south of Detroit, to the Toledo Ohio area.

13:00 Hey! It's the guy from Modern History TV!

Gotta say, a mega millionaire who loved the fast life - women, cars, the lot - who also had an OBSESSION with ancient Celtic religious sites and sacraficial sites and monuments and monoliths and ley lines, stones, druid lore, and all that stuff about the Old Gods and magic and all that we associate with the Celts and their religious/spiritual/cultural beliefs and traditions and sites, makes for GREAT fiction/historical fiction/quasi-historical fiction. I have images of a fast living millionaire obsessed with immortality and unlocking the ultimate power of long forgotten folklore/legend/myth/paranormal magic and all that kind of stuff that might feel at home in Hellboy comics or something. Lol. There's definitely something there with that man, for sure.

I wish I were a part of this world.

I follow Jason Kingsley. He has amazing historical videos.

it is beautiful place for those who never been in nature:)

Wow, shout-out to Jason Kingsley and his channel with medieval documentaries "Modern History"