Countryfile – Borrowdale
The Lake District, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is celebrated for its dramatic landscapes, characterized by rugged peaks, sweeping valleys, and serene lakes
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Rick Stein’s Food Stories episode 1 – Cumbria
In the picturesque Lake District, Rick Stein embarks on a gastronomic adventure that kicks off his culinary tour of the United Kingdom.
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Chris and Meg’s Wild Summer Episode 3
Chris and Meg’s Wild Summer Episode 3 – In a heartfelt journey that intertwines the beauty of nature with the bond of family, Chris Packham and his stepdaughter Megan McCubbin embark on an enthralling wildlife-watching road trip around the picturesque landscapes of Britain. This chapter of their adventure brings them to the scenic wonders of the Lake District, a haven of natural beauty and diverse fauna. To Chris’s delightful surprise, Megan introduces him to the serene presence of alpacas, animals reputedly known to alleviate stress. Ziggy and Danny, the two chosen alpacas, accompany them on a tranquil walk followed by
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Gordon Ramsay’s Future Food Stars episode 5 2023
Gordon Ramsay’s Future Food Stars episode 5 2023: Gordon Ramsay is looking to invest in an up-and-coming food or drink entrepreneur to propel their business to the next level. He has scoured Britain to find the UK’s rising stars, who will compete in challenges to win £150,000 of his own cash. Tonight, Gordon tests how well his contenders can turn humble ingredients into a profit. In the Lake District, he tasks them with collecting pine needles and cones from 40-foot-tall trees to infuse into Michelin-starred millefeuille. Who will attempt the terrifying climb, and will anyone create five-star patisserie and make
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The Lakes with Simon Reeve episode 3
The Lakes with Simon Reeve episode 3: Simon Reeve comes to the end of his travels through the Lake District and Cumbria. Simon explores the wild and rugged coast of Cumbria and learns how central the county is to many of the challenges facing Britain. The Lake District National Park includes a beautiful stretch of Cumbria’s coast, where rare natterjack toads inhabit a spectacular sand dune landscape. But this rugged wilderness sits in the shadows of Sellafield, the most hazardous industrial site in western Europe, which is home to hundreds of aging and disused nuclear facilities – including the largest
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The Lakes with Simon Reeve episode 2
The Lakes with Simon Reeve episode 2: Simon looks at the impact of humans on England’s biggest and most popular national park. He goes wild swimming in the crystal clear lake of Buttermere, before taking a look at the less fortunate Derwent Water, one of the many lakes now clogged with the invasive New Zealand pygmyweed. He also visits England’s highest peak, Scafell Pike, where he discovers that the sheer footfall of so many yearly visitors is damaging the mountain and stretching rescue volunteers thin. Outside the Lakes, Simon talks to experts who are trying to understand flooding
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The Lakes with Simon Reeve episode 1
The Lakes with Simon Reeve episode 1: Simon Reeve travels through the glorious Lake District and breathtaking Cumbria, revealing the secrets of this iconic part of Britain.  With its magnificent mountains, glacial valleys and 16 iconic lakes and meres, the Lake District is one of the great natural wonders of our country. But huge changes are sweeping through this ancient landscape. In this episode, Simon meets some of the Cumbrian characters with different visions for the future of England’s biggest national park, including a campaign group trying to protect the remaining red squirrel populations, a traditional farmer who
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