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Map Man (2004–2005) — nature · travel · history on BBC Two

The answer: Concluded October 24, 2005.
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Genre
Nature · Travel · History
Network / streamer
BBC Two
Premiered
September 16, 2004
Ended
October 24, 2005
Runtime
~30 min per episode
2seasons
16episodes

About Map Man

Map Man ended on October 24, 2005. The series concluded after its second season, which aired its final episode on that date on BBC Two.

Map Man was a documentary series that aired from 2004 to 2005, exploring the history and significance of various maps that shaped Britain. Hosted by Nicholas Crane, the show took viewers on journeys across landscapes inspired by historical maps, highlighting geographical and historical insights.

The show featured Nicholas Crane as the presenter.

Map Man episode schedule

16 aired

Aired · 16

DateEp.Title
October 24, 2005 S2·E8 Thomas Raven's Clandeboye Estate Maps (1625)
October 17, 2005 S2·E7 Mrs P's A-Z (1936)
October 10, 2005 S2·E6 William Mudge's Ordnance Survey, 1st Edition (1809)
October 3, 2005 S2·E5 John Cary's Inland Navigation (1796)
September 26, 2005 S2·E4 John Speed's Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine (1611-12)
September 19, 2005 S2·E3 MacKenzie's Chart of the Orkney Islands (1748)
September 12, 2005 S2·E2 Timothy Pont's Maps of Scotland (1583)
September 5, 2005 S2·E1 Bartholomew's Cycling Map of England and Wales (1896-1903)
November 4, 2004 S1·E8 Martin Hotine's Ordnance Survey (1935-1950)
October 28, 2004 S1·E7 Christopher Saxton's Atlas of England & Wales (1577)
October 21, 2004 S1·E6 William Smith's Geological Map of England & Wales (1815)
October 14, 2004 S1·E5 Greenville Collins' Coasting Pilot (1693)
October 7, 2004 S1·E4 The Gough Map (1360s)
September 30, 2004 S1·E3 Harry Beck's London Underground Map (1933)
September 23, 2004 S1·E2 John Ogilby's Britannia (1675)
September 16, 2004 S1·E1 William Roy's Military Survey of Scotland (1747-53)

Map Man cast