Tony Robinson's Time Travels

Season 1 Episode 1: Great Escapes

This episode explores the extraordinary lengths people will go to in search of freedom, as Tony meets some of history's greatest escape artists. In 1800s Australia, destiny hinges on the flip of a coin as an influential pioneer risks his life in a duel. Next Tony reveals the bizarre disguise a convict adopted during his dash for freedom from Tasmania's notorious Port Arthur penal settlement. In the 20th century Tony follows a harrowing chase across Victoria involving a famous racehorse and a gang with murder on its mind. From a daring World War II jailbreak to a well-timed political escape from a nuclear crisis, this is a rollicking time-travel ride.

Genre:

Seasons:

1

Episodes:

11

Cast:

Tony Robinson

Quality:

HD

Duration:

60 min

First Air:

2015

Rating:

6.0