Join Sir Tony Robinson as he continues his epic journey along the River Thames, following Britain's most famous river through the historic heart of the capital city.

In this third episode, Tony walks an eight-mile stretch through central London, revealing the fascinating stories and hidden history behind the river that transformed Britain into a global powerhouse. Along the way, he hitches a ride aboard a massive 700-ton cargo barge to see the river as a working industrial highway, meets the mudlarkers combing the low-tide foreshore for forgotten relics, discovers how the Great Stink of 1858 reshaped the city's infrastructure, and learns about the tragic 1878 Princess Alice disaster.

Tony's journey culminates at one of the world's most recognizable Victorian engineering marvels: Tower Bridge. Taking on a heart-pounding climb hundreds of feet into the air, he joins the dedicated maintenance crew suspended above the river to experience this iconic landmark like few ever have before.

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In this episode:
• Walking the Thames Path through the heart of central London
• Travelling aboard a 700-ton working freight barge
• Searching the tidal foreshore with local mudlarkers
• Uncovering the legacy of London's Great Stink and Victorian sewers
• Remembering the tragic sinking of the Princess Alice
• Climbing the heights of Tower Bridge with the maintenance team

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