Coast To Coast With Tony Robinson FULL SERIES | Season 1 Episodes 1 - 6

Sir Tony Robinson embarks on an epic coast to coast journey in this 6-part series.

In 1973 the famous cartographer Alfred Wainwright published his book, A Coast to Coast Walk a pocket sized pictorial guide that traced a route from the West Coast of England to the East through the stunning scenery of three National parks the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the North Yorkshire Moors.

It is regarded as one of the best walks in the world. Now, with Wainwright's book as his guide, Tony Robinson is walking the 192 miles of this iconic walk a route that winds its way from the ancient community of St Bees Head on the west coast across jaw-dropping countryside and picturesque villages, to the stunning seaside town of Robin Hood's Bay on the east.

Each episode will cover approximately 30 miles of brilliant British countryside.

Along the way Tony will take in the astonishing scenery and absorb all the history, heritage and hospitality of the region.

Episode 1 - | Fri, Mar 17, 2017
00:00
Tony commences his long distance walk in the Cumbrian village of St Bees, which though small boasts an impressive church. As he passes through the Lake District he visits places of interest along the way.

Episode 2 - | Fri, Mar 24, 2017
43:11
Tony meets one of the last tenant sheep farmers in the Borrowdale Valley. He receives a guided tour of the only inhabited island on Derwentwater, learns how to cook chutney at Grasmere and catches a glimpse of a red squirrel.

Episode 3 - | Fri, Mar 31, 2017
1:25:14
Tony visits Eden Valley, Cumbria ascending to the limestone-paved Great Asby Scar. He marvels at the engineering genius of the Smardale Gill viaduct, visits a dairy and investigates the prehistoric Nine Standards Rigg.

Episode 4 - | Fri, Apr 7, 2017
2:08:17
Tony explores the Yorkshire Dales, meeting the people who saved production of Wensleydale cheese in the town of Hawes, views the Aysgarth Falls and joins rehearsals with the Muker Silver Band.

Episode 5 - | Fri, Apr 14, 2017
2:51:15
In the North Yorkshire Moors Tony Robinson takes to the skies in a glider, admires the ruins of Rievaulx Abbey and learns about the heritage varieties of apples grown at Ampleforth Abbey.

Episode 6 - | Fri, Apr 21, 2017
3:33:37
Tony discovers how a group of volunteers kept a railway line running, gets a rare glimpse inside the radar base at RAF Fylingdales and visits the last shipyard in Whitby before reaching his final destination.

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