Aerial Britain - Episode Guide

Southern England is the heartland of an empire forged from empires. It's home to the Royal Family, an enigmatic street artist, a master playwright, and one of the world's wealthiest and most culturally diverse cities. From Buckingham Palace to King Arthur's castle and from Dover's cliffs to London's skyscrapers, this epic voyage spans thousands of years of landmarks, legends, marvels, and mysteries. Witness its unique and vibrant blend of history, myth, and modernism from spectacular heights.

Northern England: birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, the Beatles, and a long list of mythical, historical, and literary legends. From Hadrian's Wall, the ancient stone boundary that stretches across the country, to the brooding Yorkshire Moors, the setting for Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights, this aerial tour explores the region's most dramatic natural and manmade landmarks.

Wales: a region of dramatic coasts, enchanting parks, and more fortresses per square mile than anywhere else on the planet. Visit Offa's Dyke on the border of England, fly over the coastal island of Anglesey, and descend Mount Snowdon aboard one of the world's most remarkable steam locomotives. Celebrate the country's history, legends, and people, from the birth of Lawrence of Arabia to the magical stories of Roald Dahl.

Explore Scotland, a land of soaring peaks, rugged glens, fantastic creatures, and fierce passions. Here, the mysteries of the ancient past exist alongside modern-day wonders of innovation, invention, and creativity. From the home of the boy who never grew up to the land where William Wallace battled a powerful enemy to the lake that may hide a monster, enjoy this one-of-a-kind journey over northern Britain's highlands.

Great Britain is a land of castles, kings, and queens, but its historic identity also encompasses a deep-rooted passion for the outdoors and a love of sport. Enjoy a scenic journey over national parks that have captivated mountaineers, cyclists, and horse riders, and the historic courts, fields, and courses where crowds cheer on sports such as tennis, golf, cricket, and soccer. We also explore the nation's fascination with horsemanship--from equestrian events to polo, "the sport of kings"--as well as another type of horsepower: motorsports.

Scotland's Great Glen, the iron castles of Wales, Hadrian's Wall, and the legendary home of King Arthur: Across Great Britain, national treasures abound, from natural and man-made marvels to landmarks made famous by its heroes and legends. But which is the grandest? Which is the most beloved? Explore the wonders that put the "great" into the nation, all captured from breathtaking heights. Then discover the incredible stories behind these landmarks and how each plays a seminal role in the United Kingdom's rich and colorful history.

Over the centuries, the United Kingdom has influenced cultures across the globe and produced some of history's top artists, musicians, actors, and writers. In this episode, we explore Britain's finest cultural achievements and the people who created some of the world's most celebrated works of art, from Rockfield Studios in Wales and the streets of Liverpool where rock-and-rollers changed the face of music to the homes of Shakespeare, Roald Dahl, and JM Barrie to the landscapes that inspired the fantastical, fictional worlds.