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Lake District
Episode 4 of 7
Richard Wilson drives a convertible Triumph TR3A around some of the Lake District's most famous roads. He gets the lowdown on the area from author Hunter Davies.
Actor Richard Wilson takes a journey into the past, following routes raved about in motoring guides of 50 years ago.
Richard drives a sporty, convertible Triumph TR3A around some of the Lake District's most famous roads. He gets the lowdown on the area from author and resident Hunter Davies, takes on a notorious road, celebrates his birthday at one of Britain's highest pubs, and learns how climate change is affecting this delicate landscape.
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Mon 4 May 201519:30
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Richard Wilson |
| Participant | Hunter Davies |
| Producer | Jonney Steven |
| Participant | John Jennings |
| Participant | Chris Brown |
| Participant | Jimmy Brown |
| Participant | Richard Leafe |
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- Thu 12 Mar 200920:30
- Fri 13 Mar 200902:00
- Wed 18 Mar 200919:30
- Thu 19 Mar 200901:50
- Wed 27 May 200919:00BBC Two Scotland
- Fri 29 May 200922:00BBC Two England
- Tue 2 Jun 200919:00BBC Two Wales (Analogue) & Wales only
- Fri 5 Jun 200922:00BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland (Analogue) only
- Tue 19 Oct 201020:00
- Tue 11 Oct 201120:00
- Wed 12 Oct 201103:00
- Wed 29 Feb 201222:00
- Thu 1 Mar 201202:50
- Wed 7 Nov 201220:00
- Thu 8 Nov 201200:30
- Wed 22 May 201319:30
- Thu 23 May 201301:15
- Mon 4 May 201519:30