St Agnes

Father and son surfers Mike and James Hendy contemplate the future of St Agnes.

The town situated in north Cornwall is threatened by raw sewage pumped into the sea.

Series exploring how the British, as an island race, have a special relationship with the beaches.

Five people reveal why they do like to be beside-the-seasid

Producer: Hilary Dunn / Jane Greenwood

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2003.