Armchair Britain
Miriam Margolyes narrates a whistle stop journey around the UK. Footage from the television archives is utilised to show places of interest, ancient local customs and everyday life.
- 2018-2018
- 1 season
- Documentary
Miriam Margolyes narrates a whistle stop journey around the UK. Footage from the television archives is utilised to show places of interest, ancient local customs and everyday life.
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2018
Episode 1
Cornwall
29 mins
Archive footage guides viewers around stunning surfing beaches, the ancient and mysterious Bodmin Moor, and the modern wonder of the Eden Project. May Day in Padstow, beatniks and the legend of King Arthur also feature.
Episode 2
East End
29 mins
Today's destination is the East End of London. We visit famous markets, historic pubs and some of the most notorious streets in London, learn how to eat jellied eels and brush up on our rhyming slang.
Episode 3
The Highlands
29 mins
This edition focuses on the highlands and islands of Scotland, home of the Highland Games, the Highland Cow, Britain's only private army, Britain's shortest scheduled flight and a quite famous monster.
Episode 4
Liverpool
29 mins
Today we take a ferry across the Mersey to the birthplace of The Beatles, the Merseyside Derby and the crossword puzzle, the city of Liverpool. We learn how to talk scouse and the legend of the liver birds.
Episode 5
Blackpool
29 mins
Today's destination is Britain's favourite seaside resort, Blackpool. We meet fearsome landladies, learn how Blackpool rock is made and visit the tower, beach, ballroom and illuminations.
Episode 6
Bristol
29 mins
A visit to Bristol viewing the docks, the Clifton Suspension Bridge and one of the world's oldest zoos. Surfing the Severn bore, the first bungee jump and saying goodbye to Concorde also feature.
Episode 7
The Dales
29 mins
Miriam Margolyes is our tour guide as we explore the Yorkshire Dales, where we drop in on a sheep fair, a grouse shoot, a game of knur and spell and take a ride on one of Britain's most remote railways.
Episode 8
South Wales
29 mins
Today's destination is South Wales and the valleys. We bask on the beach at Barry, remember Tiger Bay, head down the mines, hear some male voice choirs and meet a Welsh witch.
Episode 9
Newcastle
29 mins
This edition visits Newcastle and the north east of England. Miriam guides viewers along the Tyne, taking in the beautiful bridges, the bustling quayside and the Hoppings fair.
Episode 10
Brighton
29 mins
Today's destination is England's south coast and Old Ocean's Bauble - better known as Brighton. We are guided through this stylish city via the pleasure palace, pier and promenade.