I've just caught up with the first two episodes of this superb little programme. Martha Kearney traces the footsteps of 19th century geologist and antiquarian George Victor Du Noyer who, in the mid 19th century set about drawing the geological features, ancient monuments and historical buildings of Ireland. In episode 1, while visiting Skibereen, Martha talks about the Great Famine although Du Noyer seemed to omit this devastating episode in Ireland's history from his drawings. She later visits the Bog of Allen where we learn about their formation and flora, we also get a fleeting look at some 'bog bodies' finds. Episode 2 is about Northern Ireland including Giant's Causeway. Not strictly in the category of archaeological but fascinating viewing.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b054c5gv
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