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Richard Wilson On The Road - Season 1

Series: Richard Wilson On The Road
4.7
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Episodes
6
Rating
NRC
Year
2014
Language
English
Publisher
Syndicado

About

Much-loved actor, Richard Wilson, most famously known for playing the grumpy retiree, Victor Meldrew in One Foot in the Grave, is touring the UK without the help of modern technology, and instead relying only on antique Shell travel guides.

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Episodes

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1. Derbyshire

22m

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Today he's in the landlocked county of Derbyshire and has the 1935 edition with him. In the heart of the countryside, he learns about the Kinder Scout uprising that led to the freedom to roam the Derbyshire Dales.

2. Durham

22m

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Tonight, the 1937 guide is helping him explore county Durham. Richard investigates the county's history of coal and goes down the last surviving pit in Durham.

3. Dorset

22m

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With his 1936 guide on board, Richard is exploring the beautiful county of Dorset. Richard grew up on the banks of the Clyde and is always keen to be near water so his first stop off is to the coast at Studland where there's a surprising encounter with a local.

4. Essex

22m

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Following the 1968 guide to Essex, Richard finds a very different Essex to the latter day flashy stereotypical image of the county. He visits the historic town of Colchester to see an archaeological dig on the high street and travels to Mersea Island where he goes oyster fishing on a boat.

5. Devon

22m

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This week Richard is in Devon with the 1936 guide written by John Betjeman who went on to become the much-loved poet laureate and broadcaster.

6. Oxfordshire

22m

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In this episode Richard is following the Shell Guide to Oxfordshire, which excluded the famous city and concentrated on the wealth of other sights in the county on offer. He drives to Henley on Thames and visits one of the most famous rowing clubs in the world.

Extended Details

  • Closed CaptionsEnglish

Artists

Thomas Stark Hollanddirector
Richard Wilsonwriter
Lesley Duncansonproducer
Rob Careyproducer
Richard Wilsonactor