Is This the Birthplace of the Legendary King Arthur?

Historian Bettany Hughes is joined by co-presenter Ben Robinson as they work together to piece together evidence seen from the air with clues on the ground. Their mission: to solve fascinating mysteries and uncover lesser-known facts about Britain's history.

In the first episode, they head to the windswept cliffs of the Cornish coast and explore a castle at the heart of Arthurian legend. Tintagel Castle is said to be the place where King Arthur was conceived. But among tales of magicians, dragons, and swords in the stone — is there any truth to the legend?

📺 First broadcast: 17 October 2014