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Haltwhistle
Episode 2 of 26
Michael Aspel and the team of experts head for Hadrian's Wall, stopping off at the town of Haltwhistle in Northumberland. Amongst the discoveries made is a letter from JRR Tolkien.
Michael Aspel and the team head for Hadrian's Wall, stopping off at the town of Haltwhistle in Northumberland. Amongst the discoveries made are a haul of original fittings from the Titanic's sister ship, the Olympic, a roman coin found by a workman whilst re-building a section of Hadrian's Wall, and a letter from Tolkein disclosing his thinking behind writing 'The Lord of the Rings'. We also meet the woman with the largest collection of royal memorabilia in the land.
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16:30
BBC Two except Wales & Wales HD
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Aspel |
| Series Editor | Simon Shaw |
| Producer | Michele Burgess |
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