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The Wye Valley and Forest of Dean
Episode 5 of 7
Richard Wilson drives an Austin Cambridge around an area claiming to be the birthplace of British tourism, culminating at a renowned viewpoint.
Actor Richard Wilson takes a journey into the past, following routes raved about in motoring guides of 50 years ago.
Using an Austin Cambridge to explore an area that claims to be the birthplace of British tourism, Richard learns about life before the Severn Bridge, finds out why thousands of tourists flocked to the Wye Valley in search of the 'picturesque' and discovers how ancient customs are still practised in the medieval Forest of Dean, with his trip culminating at a renowned viewpoint.
Last on
Tue 12 May 201519:30
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Richard Wilson |
| Producer | Jonney Steven |
| Executive Producer | Richard Klein |
| Series Producer | Neil Edwards |
Broadcasts
- Thu 19 Mar 200920:30
- Fri 20 Mar 200902:30
- Wed 25 Mar 200919:30
- Wed 25 Mar 200922:00
Wed 3 Jun 200919:30BBC Two Scotland- Fri 5 Jun 200922:00BBC Two England
- Tue 9 Jun 200919:00BBC Two Wales
- Fri 12 Jun 200922:00BBC Two Northern Ireland
- Tue 26 Oct 201020:00
- Tue 18 Oct 201120:00
- Wed 19 Oct 201103:00
- Wed 7 Mar 201222:00
- Thu 8 Mar 201202:45
- Wed 14 Nov 201220:00
- Thu 15 Nov 201200:30
- Mon 27 May 201319:30
- Tue 12 May 201519:30
