Somerset: Wonder of the West Country

Somerset: Wonder of the West Country (2024- )

RunningDocumentary show

From heritage railways to famous castles, beautiful gardens to bucket-and-spade resorts, this series offers a celebration of the best and most picturesque slices of Somerset's landscape, attractions and events.

Narrated by Alan Titchmarsh, this visually rich, warm and immersive series explores the county's most beautiful and iconic sites, uncovers lesser-known hidden gems, and meets some of the people who live and work in this glorious West Country location.

Network
Scheduleevery Thursday at 20:00 (60 min)

Last Episode

Episode 5
Season 1Episode 560 min

Episode 5

This time we're off to the legendary seaside resort of Weston-super-Mare with its historic pier and family-favourite donkey rides. We meet veteran ‘Donkeyman' of 70 years, Terry - with his much-loved herd - who is carrying on the tradition started by the Victorians. Without which the donkey rides, this iconic bucket-and-spade resort wouldn't be the same.

It's judgement time at Somerset's annual Festival of Transport where vintage vehicles reign supreme. Who will win prizes for best steam engines and most fabulous motorcycles? And will show organiser Tony's dream come true and see him tick off a true bucket-list experience?

We find out what life was like for the posh householders of Roman Somerset at an extraordinary authentic recreation of an ancient villa set in the grounds of the recently voted ‘World's Best Boutique Hotel'.

We head to Glastonbury to uncover one of Britain's oldest family fish and chip shops and meet the regular who's been dining there every week for the last 60 years.

And we discover the secrets of a mysterious island off the Somerset coast where just managing to land there is an achievement in itself.

Mar 28, 2024

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E05Episode 5Mar 28, 2024
S01E04Episode 4Mar 21, 2024
S01E03Episode 3Mar 14, 2024
S01E02Episode 2Mar 7, 2024
S01E01Episode 1Feb 29, 2024
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Cast

Alan Titchmarsh

Alan Titchmarsh

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