For The Love Of Britain

In this opening episode we're in Cornwall and Devon, two counties attracting millions of hikers, holidaymakers and surfers every year. Julia Bradbury heads off on one of the nation's best-loved walking trails, the rugged South West Coastal Path. Robson Green takes to the skies for a bird's eye view of Cornwall's St Agnes heritage coast. On the historic St Michael's Mount, Ben Fogle experiences gardening at a whole new level, and Liz Bonnin gets up close to some amazing wildlife in the waters off Devon's Lundy Island.

In this episode we visit Britain’s most popular national park, the Lake District. Julia Bradbury will be hiking up England’s third highest peak, the mighty Helvellyn. Ben Fogle tests his own head for heights with an unusual climbing experience at Honister slate mine. In the wild Borrowdale Valley Ray Mears meets some of Britain’s biggest ants. And Ade Edmondson captains a vintage steamer on the waters of lake Ullswater.

Narrated by Julie Walters, this week the programme explores the magic and mystery of the Islands and highlands of Scotland. Julia Bradbury hikes the West Highland Way, while Robson Green attempts to dive for scallops off the Isle of Skye. At the historic Edinburgh castle local boy Rory Bremner finds an unusual way to set his watch. And in the waters around the Isle of Mull Liz Bonin gets up close with some rare sea creatures.

In this episode we visit the place locals call ‘God’s own county’, Yorkshire. Julia Bradbury follows in the footsteps of one of our most famous literary families, the Brontes, exploring the windswept moors. Robson Green sings shanties in the seaside resort of Whitby. Ore Oduba hits the challenging Coast to Coast walking trail near the market town of Richmond. And deep in the Dales, Ade Edmondson will be our guide on the Malham Circuit, one Yorkshire’s best-loved hikes.

Julie Walters presents a guide to some of the most beautiful sights in the Dorset countryside. Sheila Hancock revisits some childhood memories at the Dancing Ledge rock pools, while Martin Kemp visits the fishing village of Mudeford and heads out to sea for a very special catch. Liz Bonnin checks in at Portland Bill, home to millions of migrating birds; and Ben Fogle gets the most spectacular sky-high view of the Jurassic coast.

Narrated by Julie Walters, this week we're on an adventure in Wales with its breath-taking landscapes of mountains, valleys, beaches and spectacular coastline. Ben Fogle goes wild swimming in the lakes of Snowdonia. Ray Mears witnesses a rare sight for bird lovers on the banks of the River Wye. Robson Green is paddle-boarding on the Isle of Anglesey, and in beautiful Pembrokeshire, Liz Bonnin takes the plunge with a daring sport.