England & Wales

1. London: Historic and Dynamic

In London, we'll ponder royal tombs in Westminster Abbey, discover treasures in the British Library, enjoy the vibrant evening scene in Soho, uncover Churchill's secret WWII headquarters, and straddle the Prime Meridian at Greenwich. Originally S7.E8

• 24 min

2. North Wales: Feisty and Poetic

In North Wales we'll climb a mountain aboard a steam train, learn some Welsh, follow a miner deep into a slate mine, herd sheep with a very clever dog, and work in a pop pilgrimage to the Beatles' Liverpool. Originally S4.E2

2006-10-14 • 26 min

3. England's Bath and York

We explore Roman hot springs and quiet Georgian canals in Bath, then head to medieval York to marvel at England's finest Gothic church and get a surprising dose of Viking history. Originally S4.E1

2006-10-07 • 26 min

4. North England's Lake District and Durham

Hiking through the Cumbrian Lake District, we'll admire idyllic lakes, discover misty waterfalls, tour a slate mine, and climb up to a stony summit. Then we'll play some cricket, hike Hadrian's Wall, and be dazzled by Durham's cathedral. Originally S7.E9

• 24 min

5. West England

Join us in England's charming West Country as we visit quaint Cotswold villages, Wells Cathedral, legendary Glastonbury, and the stone circles of Stonehenge and Avebury. Originally S9.E8

2016-11-25 • 25 min

6. Southeast England

Join Rick on a coastal journey from Canterbury Cathedral to fortified Dover, along the chalk cliffs of the South Downs, and to Portsmouth for its historic sailing ships. Originally S9.E9

2016-12-03 • 25 min

7. England's Cornwall

In the southwest of England, we'll drop in on pirate towns, fishing villages, and a tin mine, then head to Dartmoor National Park in search of stone circles and wild ponies. Originally S9.E10

2016-12-10 • 25 min

8. The Heart of England

At Oxford and Cambridge, we'll see where kings and prime ministers studied. Then we'll wander through Blenheim Palace and visit the Industrial Revolution at Ironbridge Gorge. Originally S10.E1

2018-10-08 • 25 min