Wells Cathedral and Bishop's Palace, and the city of Bath were chosen from more than 50 suggestions. You can watch the video clips about Wells and Bath, taken from the programme, by clicking on these links: Points West's Amanda Parr, who unveiled the landmarks in Seven Man-Made Wonders, and Jules Hyam, producer of the TV special, spoke to BBC Somerset Sound's Jo Phillips about the programme. You can listen to the interview, by clicking on this link: The 50 nominations were whittled down to the final seven by a panel of experts, which included TV archaeologist Dr Mark Horton (who presented the BBC's Coast series), as well as representatives from the tourism industry and the region's newspapers. About the Wells Cathedral complex, Mark said: "This is the best group of ecclesiastical buildings in northern Europe.  | | Amanda Parr |
"It's the oldest gothic building in Britain, and the palace is an amazing story of survival. "It stacks up nationally and is the best bishop's palace - there's no where else in Britain like it." The other five landmarks featured in Seven Man-Made Wonders are Clifton Suspension Bridge, Stourhead, Kennet and Avon canal, Silbury Hill, and SS Great Britain. Programme presenter Amanda Parr said: "I doubt there's another area in the country which can lay claim to such an amazing collection of treasures. "It really has been a joy exploring our Seven Man-Made Wonders, and finding out more about them." Seven Man-Made Wonders was shown on BBC ONE (West) on Sunday 12 February, 2006. | 
