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The Trossachs
Episode 6 of 7
In his final drive, Richard returns to the country of his birth in a splendid 1950s Bentley and discovers what it is about great vistas that gives us such a thrill.
Actor Richard Wilson takes a journey into the past, following routes raved about in motoring guides of 50 years ago.
For his final drive, Richard returns to the country of his birth in a splendid 1950s Bentley. He drops in on his sister, returns to the original 'Dr Finlay' house, takes to the water to find out how Sir Walter Scott inspired a deluge of sightseers to the region, drives Scotland's most famous road in the company of a bevy of vintage bikers, and discovers just what it is about great vistas that gives us all such a thrill.
Last on
Wed 13 May 201519:30
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Richard Wilson |
| Producer | Jonney Steven |
| Participant | Moira McLaren |
| Participant | Ian Williams |
| Participant | Hugh Neil |
| Participant | Jimmy Tannock |
| Participant | Anne McKinley |
| Participant | David Barlow |
| Executive Producer | Richard Klein |
| Series Producer | Neil Edwards |
Broadcasts
- Thu 26 Mar 200920:30
- Fri 27 Mar 200903:25
- Wed 1 Apr 200919:30
- Wed 10 Jun 200919:30BBC Two Scotland
- Fri 12 Jun 200922:00BBC Two England
- Fri 19 Jun 200922:00BBC Two Northern Ireland
- Sun 21 Jun 200919:30BBC Two Wales
- Tue 2 Nov 201020:00
- Tue 25 Oct 201120:00
- Wed 14 Mar 201222:00
- Thu 15 Mar 201202:25
- Wed 21 Nov 201220:00
- Thu 22 Nov 201200:30
- Tue 28 May 201319:30
- Wed 13 May 201519:30