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Episode 4
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Series about Britain's first national trail. Paul Rose heads into Northumberland on the final stage of his journey and makes a remarkable discovery at the Roman dig at Vindolanda.
The wilderness of rural Northumberland awaits explorer Paul Rose on the last stage of his Pennine Way journey. Paul makes a remarkable discovery at the Roman archaeological dig at Vindolanda. He also finds out what lies beyond the red flags while on exercise with the Grenadier Guards and why Pennine Way walkers can have a magical experience in the dark skies capital of Europe.
Last on
Fri 19 Jul 202401:10
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Paul Rose |
| Producer | Paul Greenan |
| Executive Producer | Nicola Addyman |
Broadcasts
Fri 1 May 201519:30BBC One North West, Yorkshire, North East & Cumbria & Yorks & Lincs only
Thu 30 Jul 201519:30BBC Two except Scotland- Sat 1 Aug 201520:40BBC Two Scotland
- Mon 16 Jul 201819:30
- Fri 14 Dec 201819:30BBC One North West
- Thu 20 Feb 202019:30
- Thu 13 May 202119:10
- Fri 14 May 202102:00
- Thu 19 May 202219:30
- Fri 20 May 202201:40
- Thu 1 Jun 202319:00
- Fri 2 Jun 202301:20
- Thu 18 Jul 202419:00
- Fri 19 Jul 202401:10
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