British as Folk Season 1 Episodes

Episode 1

Midlands: Is It All Mundane in The Midlands?

44 mins

The trio begin their journey in the English Midlands, to see if it is really as mundane as the stereotypes suggest. In Leicester, they visit the original burial site of Richard III, work on a market stall and sample local delicacies.

Episode 2

Wales: Are We Speaking the Same Language?

44 mins

Darren Harriott, Fern Brady and Ivo Graham travel to the Valleys to find out what it means to be Welsh and ask Are We Speaking The Same Language?

Episode 3

East Yorkshire: Is It Really Grim Up North?

44 mins

Darren, Fern and Ivo are shown the sights by the friendliest bus drivers in Hull, meeting local hero Dean Windass, a grime star and a wind expert and discovering the truth about the famous Hull Pattie at a legendary local chip shop.

Episode 4

Scotland: Do The Scots Really Hate The English?

43 mins

The trio head to the most 'misjudged' city in the UK - Glasgow. Ivo learns self-defence from a former MMA fighter, Darren learns about the vegan scene while Fern and Ivo kayak down a canal. They spend a night camping in the Highlands.

Episode 5

Cornwall: Do We Still Love To Be Beside The Seaside?

44 mins

On the penultimate leg of their road trip, Darren, Fern and Ivo visit the UK's most popular holiday destination, Cornwall, to explore the side the tourists rarely see and to discover if Britain still likes to be beside the seaside?

Episode 6

Essex: Is The South All Style Over Substance?

Darren, Fern and Ivo finish their UK road trip in Essex, arguably the most stereotyped region of all. Keen to investigate if there's more than just big lips, big cars and big nights out here, the trio delve into real Essex life.