Episodes 9
Isle of Man
New season. Paul Heiney investigates the myths, legends and folklore of the Isle of Man, takes a railway trip to the summit of Snaefell, the island's only mountain, and tries to find out why the Manx breed of cat has no tail. Meanwhile, historian Bettany Hughes explores the area's proud Viking legacy
Read MoreNorthern Ireland
The team tours the coast of Northern Ireland, where Paul Heiney goes on a voyage in a Viking fishing boat, and Charlotte Uhlenbroek visits Co Antrim to explore spectacular geological feature the Giant's Causeway
Read MoreDerbyshire
A tour of Derbyshire, taking in the Peak District, the Dales and some of the lesser-known corners of the county. Historian Bettany Hughes explores the area's industrial past, while Paul Heiney visits a farm that is farther from the sea than anywhere else in Britain
Read MoreWest Wales
The team visits St David's Head, the westernmost point in Wales. Paul Heiney walks the famous Pembrokeshire coastal path, calling in at a farm that gives children a taste of the country, and Charlotte Uhlenbroek takes a boat to Ramsey Island, home to seals and rare birds
Read MoreLondon 2012
The team celebrates London 2012, looking at how the British landscape has helped shape this summer's event. Paul Heiney discovers a touch of the countryside in the heart of the city's Olympic Park, while Bettany Hughes visits the Shropshire town of Much Wenlock, which played a key role in the birth of the Games
Read MoreKent Coast
On a visit to the Kent coast, Paul Heiney explores the desert-like shingle beach at Dungeness and Bettany Hughes investigates the mystery of a church full of skulls in the market town of Hythe. The programme also takes a ride on the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch railway, one of the smallest in the world.
Read MoreSouth-West England
The team explores the attractions of the most south-westerly corner of Britain. Paul Heiney heads into the treacherous waters around Bishop Rock lighthouse off the Isles of Scilly, while Rachel de Thame observes the natural beauty and plant life close to Land's End in Cornwall.
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