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Somerset: Wonder of the West Country

  • 2024
  • Returning Series
  • 1 season

Delving into the history of some of the best and most picturesque parts of Somerset's landscape, attractions and events.

Latest: Season 1 · 2024

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  1. E1. Episode 1

    Feb 29, 2024 · 45m

    Alan Titchmarsh narrates a new series celebrating Somerset's landscape, attractions and events, from the West Somerset Steam Railway to the National Ploughing competition.

  2. E2. Episode 2

    Mar 7, 2024 · 45m

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

  3. E3. Episode 3

    Mar 14, 2024 · 45m

    Thousands of Jane Austen fans descend on upmarket Bath, spectacularly rugged Exmoor hosts a pony gathering, and a fancy farm shop attracts doughnut devotees.

  4. E4. Episode 4

    Mar 21, 2024 · 45m

    It's carnival time in Bridgwater - with one of the largest illuminated processions in Europe. Plus, we discover the secrets of the bell-ringing swans of Wells!

  5. E5. Episode 5

    Mar 28, 2024 · 45m

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