Episode list

Armchair Britain

Cornwall

Sun, Oct 07, 2018
Archive footage guides viewers around stunning surfing beaches, the ancient and mysterious Bodmin Moor, and the modern wonder of the Eden Project. May Day in Padstow, beatniks and the legend of King Arthur also feature.
7.4 /10
East End

Mon, Oct 08, 2018
Today's destination is the East End of London. We visit famous markets, historic pubs and some of the most notorious streets in London, learn how to eat jellied eels and brush up on our rhyming slang.
7.8 /10
The Highlands

Tue, Oct 09, 2018
This edition focuses on the highlands and islands of Scotland, home of the Highland Games, the Highland Cow, Britain's only private army, Britain's shortest scheduled flight and a quite famous monster.
7 /10
Liverpool

Wed, Oct 10, 2018
Today we take a ferry across the Mersey to the birthplace of The Beatles, the Merseyside Derby and the crossword puzzle, the city of Liverpool. We learn how to talk scouse and the legend of the liver birds.
6.8 /10
Blackpool

Thu, Oct 11, 2018
Today's destination is Britain's favourite seaside resort, Blackpool. We meet fearsome landladies, learn how Blackpool rock is made and visit the tower, beach, ballroom and illuminations.
6.3 /10
Bristol

Sun, Oct 14, 2018
A visit to Bristol viewing the docks, the Clifton Suspension Bridge and one of the world's oldest zoos. Surfing the Severn bore, the first bungee jump and saying goodbye to Concorde also feature.
7 /10
The Dales

Mon, Oct 15, 2018
Miriam Margolyes is our tour guide as we explore the Yorkshire Dales, where we drop in on a sheep fair, a grouse shoot, a game of knur and spell and take a ride on one of Britain's most remote railways.
0 /10
South Wales

Tue, Oct 16, 2018
Today's destination is South Wales and the valleys. We bask on the beach at Barry, remember Tiger Bay, head down the mines, hear some male voice choirs and meet a Welsh witch.
0 /10
Newcastle

Wed, Oct 17, 2018
This edition visits Newcastle and the north east of England. Miriam guides viewers along the Tyne, taking in the beautiful bridges, the bustling quayside and the Hoppings fair.
0 /10
Brighton

Thu, Oct 18, 2018
Today's destination is England's south coast and Old Ocean's Bauble - better known as Brighton. We are guided through this stylish city via the pleasure palace, pier and promenade.
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