Britain's Hidden Coastal Villages

Season 1

Dame Penelope Keith returns for more travels through Britain's villages armed with her trusty Batsford guides. Here, she explores an integral part of Britain's national character: its stunning coastline. Penelope seeks out the community heartbeat that's unique to coastal village life; from fishing and lifeboats to pleasure boating and holidaymaking, the sea brings both joy and danger.

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S1 E1 - Isle of Wight & West Sussex
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August 8, 2023
48min
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Touring the south coast, Penelope becomes immersed in stories of seafarers, smugglers and shipwrecks, with visits to Bosham, Birdham, and an epic battle of the waves.
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S1 E2 - Northumberland & Scottish Borders
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August 8, 2023
47min
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Penelope is swept up by coastal tales of epic heroism, intrepid horticulture and smoked herring, as she visits Lindisfarne, Low Newton and the medieval village of Warkworth.
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S1 E3 - East Anglia
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August 8, 2023
46min
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Penelope is plunged into tales of bravery, scandal and intrigue on the east coast, including stopovers at Weybourne, Cley next the sea, Thorpeness and Dunwich.
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