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A tour of the United Kingdom. This episode's destination is the Highlands, home to the fling, the tossed caber and the ferocious midge.
29:00Miriam Margolyes narrates a tour of the United Kingdom. This episode visits Newcastle and the north east of England, where Miriam guides viewers along the Tyne.
29:00Miriam Margolyes narrates a tour of the United Kingdom. Miriam guides viewers through Brighton by way of the pier and the promenade.
29:00Miriam Margolyes narrates a tour of the United Kingdom. This episode's destination is south Wales and the Valleys, and includes a trip down the mines.
29:00A tour of the United Kingdom. This episode goes to Blackpool, taking in beautiful beaches, fun-packed piers and the top of the iconic Blackpool Tower.
29:00A tour of the United Kingdom. This episode's destination is Liverpool, the city that is the birthplace of The Beatles, the Merseyside Derby and the crossword puzzle.
29:00A tour of the United Kingdom. This episode focuses on the East End of London and goes on a trip around famous markets, historic pubs and some notorious London streets.
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Today's Armchair destination is the delightful Yorkshire Dales. Miriam Margolyes is our tour guide as we explore this beautiful region, where we drop in on a sheep fair, go on a grouse shoot and take part in the ancient and eccentric sport of knur and spell. We meet legendary hill farmer Hannah Hauxwell, take a ride on one... 29:00 Expired
Miriam Margolyes narrates a visit to Bristol. Miriam leads the trip down to the docks, over the magnificent Clifton Suspension Bridge and through vibrant St Paul's, ending up at one of the world's oldest zoos. The programme takes off at the Bristol Balloon Fiesta, witnesses the world's first bungee jump, shows how to talk ... 29:00 Expired
Today's destination is Cornwall. Miriam Margolyes is the guide around stunning surfing beaches, the ancient and mysterious Bodmin Moor, and the modern wonder of the Eden Project. The programme meets the beatniks in Newquay, Babs and Evelyn - the Ladies of Looe Island, joins the May Day dancing in Padstow, visits the artist...