Tony Robinson's Wild West

Tony Robinson's Wild West (2015)

EndedDocumentary show

From Custer's Last Stand and the Battle of Little Big Horn to the gunfight at the OK Corral and death of Jesse James, this is a history of the West like no other.

Tony Robinson's Wild West uses exclusive, never-before-seen 3D stereoscopic photographs to expose the untold story of the Wild West, and reveal the true stories of the men and women who tamed the American wilderness. This three part documentary charts the 50 year period that began at the end of the American Civil War in 1865, when all the western territories in America were opened up to be exploited.

Throughout the series, Tony, a huge fan of western movies, investigates the clashes between the native American tribes and pioneers, namely the famous ‘Last Stand' of General Custer at Little Big Horn. He examines the infamous western bandits, including Butch Cassidy and Jesse James, often glorified in Hollywood's latter-day spaghetti westerns, to find out if the films he grew up with relate to the reality of the Old West.

Finally Tony looks at how the west was won, focusing on the pioneers that capitalised on the opportunities of the West, one of which was the renowned Buffalo Bill, the world's first global superstar.

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Scheduleevery Sunday at 20:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E03Episode 3Nov 22, 2015
S01E02Episode 2Nov 15, 2015
S01E01Episode 1Nov 8, 2015
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Tony Robinson's Wild West' premiere?

'Tony Robinson's Wild West' premiered on October 21, 2015.

What is the format of the show?

'Tony Robinson's Wild West' is a documentary series about the American Wild West.

How many episodes are in the first season of the show?

The first season of 'Tony Robinson's Wild West' features 4 episodes.

Who is the host of 'Tony Robinson's Wild West'?

Tony Robinson is the host and presenter of 'Tony Robinson's Wild West'.

What is the running time of each episode of the show?

Each episode of 'Tony Robinson's Wild West' has a running time of 60 minutes.

What is the focus of the first episode of the show?

The first episode of 'Tony Robinson's Wild West' focuses on the story of Jesse James.

Which historical figure is featured in the second episode of the show?

The second episode of 'Tony Robinson's Wild West' focuses on 'The Real Buffalo Bill'.

Which outlaw is featured in the third episode of the show?

The third episode of 'Tony Robinson's Wild West' is all about Billy the Kid.

What is the title of the final episode of the first season of 'Tony Robinson's Wild West'?

The title of the final episode of the first season of 'Tony Robinson's Wild West' is 'The Texas Rangers'.

In which state did the majority of the events in the first season take place?

'Tony Robinson's Wild West' mainly focuses on the history of the Wild West in Texas.

What is the focus of the second season of the show?

'Tony Robinson's Wild West' was not renewed for a second season, and so there is no information about its focus.

What is the style of narration used in the show?

'Tony Robinson's Wild West' utilizes a combination of interviews, reenactments, and on-location footage to tell the stories of the Wild West.

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