Cornwall

Armchair Britain Series 1

Episode 1 of 10

A tour of the United Kingdom. This episode spotlights Cornwall, home to surfing beaches, the ancient and mysterious Bodmin Moor and the Eden Project.

Today's destination is Cornwall. Miriam Margolyes is the guide around stunning surfing beaches, the ancient and mysterious Bodmin Moor, and the modern wonder of the Eden Project. The programme meets the beatniks in Newquay, Babs and Evelyn - the Ladies of Looe Island, s the May Day dancing in Padstow, visits the artists of St Ives, and stops off to see King Arthur's legendary land in a whistle-stop tour.

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Saturday 16:00

BBC Two

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Role	Contributor
Narrator	Miriam Margolyes
Executive Producer	Caroline Wright
Producer	Verity Maidlow Cornwell

Mon 8 Oct 2018 11:45

BBC One
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