Paul O'Grady's Great British Escape - Season 1

Paul O'Grady's Great British Escape - Season 1

Season 1

Kent

Network
Episodes6
DatesNov 11, 2020 - Dec 16, 2020

Episodes

Episode 1
Season 1Episode 130 min

Episode 1

In the first episode, Paul's ultimate Kent staycation kicks off with him seeking out why the county is nicknamed the Garden of England, before visiting a birds of prey rescue sanctuary.

Nov 11, 2020
Episode 2
Season 1Episode 230 min

Episode 2

This episode sees Paul explore his neck of the woods in Kent – the spectacular Romney Marshes and Dungeness. This unique, mystical landscape is full of extremes, and despite having lived here over 20 years, Paul discovers it's still full of surprises and the unexpected.

Nov 18, 2020
Episode 3
Season 1Episode 330 min

Episode 3

This episode sees Paul head off on an expedition to explore Kent's stunning coastline that stretches over 350 miles, hiding many surprising secrets.

Nov 25, 2020
Episode 4
Season 1Episode 430 min

Episode 4

This episode see Paul visit places long on his Kent bucket list – iconic spots on his doorstep but where he's amazingly never set foot before. 

Dec 2, 2020
Episode 5
Season 1Episode 530 min

Episode 5

This episode sees Paul explore Kent's beautiful forests – in fact the county is number one in England for the most ancient woodland.  Covering over 10% of Kent's bucolic countryside, Paul meets the people, and animals, who thrive in this stunning backdrop.

Dec 9, 2020
Episode 6
Season 1Episode 630 min

Episode 6

In the final episode of the series, Paul heads off in search of the fascinating and unanticipated, discovering Kent's tales of the unexpected.  And his first stop is a real escape into the unknown where he encounters most extraordinary sight – the Red Sand Sea Forts.  Built 13 miles out to sea in the Thames Estuary, these eerie looking WWII anti-aircraft towers proved a great success helping to deter and report incoming German air raids.  Now a rusty relic to the war, Paul is bowled over by this unique monument to Kent's brave history he never knew existed before. 

Dec 16, 2020

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