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Britain is probably better known for producing coal and tin, but a far greater treasure is hidden in the rocks around the UK - gold.
Tony Robinson goes in search of Britain's gold and is surprised to learn there is much more than you might think. He visits a Roman gold mine in Wales, tries his hand at gold panning in Scotland and visits the only working gold mine in the UK, which is in Northern Ireland.
Also, he discovers the earth-shattering geological events that came together to produce Britain's gold.
It's a story that goes back to the beginning of time, from exploding stars to vanishing oceans and colliding continents.
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First Shown
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 31 January 2011 | Channel 4 |
Last Shown
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 31 January 2011 | 8PM | Channel 4 |
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