Somerset: Wonder of the West Country

Name: Somerset: Wonder of the West Country
Released: 2024-02-29T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Alan Titchmarsh

TV Show · Documentary

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

2024 · 43m

Starring Alan Titchmarsh

Director Caroline Tout, John Shackleton

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

Head to the seaside resort of Minehead to meet the crew of the West Somerset Steam Railway, as they try to navigate one of the country's more challenging heritage railway lines and attempt to serve a luxury dining experience.

43 min
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

A visit to Cheddar's famous gorge reveals how its world-renowned cheese is made and and the depths its makers go to get the flavour right. Plus, a trip to Dunster Castle and a boat trip on the River Parrett.

43 min
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

Go through the keyhole to see how the other half live in upmarket Bath, in one of its most desirable multi-million-pound properties on the stunning, and famously luxurious Great Pulteney Street.

43 min
EPISODE 4

Episode 4

It's carnival time in Bridgwater, one of the largest illuminated processions in Europe. Meet the stallholders of Frome's independent market as cake bakers do battle with ice cream makers and cider sellers at this destination event.

43 min
EPISODE 5

Episode 5

Take a visit to legendary seaside resort Weston-super-Mare, complete with donkey rides, and to Glastonbury for fish and chips, then a mysterious island just off the Somerset coast.

43 min