Series synopsis
Secret Britain is a British documentary television series that premiered on BBC One on August 15, 2010. It ended on April 28, 2016. It stars Matt Baker, Julia Bradbury, Chris Hollins and Denise Lewis.
Exploring the hidden corners of the UK in search of the best the countryside has to offer.
Premise
Exploring the hidden corners of the UK in search of the best the countryside has to offer.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Matt Baker as Himself - Presenter
- Julia Bradbury as Herself - Presenter
- Chris Hollins as Himself - Presenter
- Denise Lewis as Herself - Presenter
- Adam Henson as Himself - Presenter
- Ellie Harrison as Herself - Presenter
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 11 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | August 15, 2010 | September 5, 2010 |
| Season 2 | 3 | April 8, 2015 | April 22, 2015 |
| Season 3 | 4 | March 30, 2016 | April 28, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Crowded South Matt Baker and Julia Bradbury embark on an epic adventure to unlock the astonishing beauty of Secret Britain. They start in the far South West of England, and the first leg of their journey takes them all the way to Dover across some of the most crowded parts of the UK. Yet even here there are hidden corners and forgotten stories. Matt explores Britain's only desert, while Julia goes off the beaten track to discover the shady green world of Dorset's holloways. |
August 15, 2010 |
| 2 |
The Hidden Heart Matt Baker and Julia Bradbury explore the hidden heart of the UK on the second leg of their journey across Secret Britain. It is a journey of revelation, that takes them from the eerie flatlands of East Anglia to the staggering sea cliffs of Pembrokeshire. Matt searches for a mysterious island in the enigmatic waterworld of the Norfolk Broads, while Julia discovers a secret side to Swindon. |
August 22, 2010 |
| 3 |
True North Matt Baker and Julia Bradbury are on the road north on the third leg of their epic adventure to unlock Secret Britain. Even here, in the best loved areas of the Peaks and Lakes, there are still hidden corners of the countryside just waiting to be discovered. Julia takes a trip into the stunning underground limestone world beneath Yorkshire, while Matt relives childhood memories as he explores a secret ancient woodland on the Durham coast. |
August 29, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Water World of Wales Series exploring the hidden corners of the UK. In the Brecon Beacons, Adam Henson tries to master fly-fishing and Ellie Harrison visits Britain's deepest cave. |
April 8, 2015 |
| 2 |
Mysterious Moors of Yorkshire Series exploring the hidden corners of the UK. In North Yorkshire, Adam Henson discovers the remains of a forgotten glass-making industry. |
April 15, 2015 |
| 3 |
Hidden Highlands of Scotland Series exploring the hidden corners of the UK. In Scotland, Ellie Harrison probes a monster mystery at the heart of Britain's deepest water. |
April 22, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Lakes Series exploring the hidden corners of the UK and revealing landscape secrets. Ellie Harrison, Chris Hollins and Denise Lewis explore the Lake District. |
March 30, 2016 |
| 2 |
Kent Ellie Harrison, Chris Hollins and Denise Lewis explore Kent. Chris sees his home county through new eyes, Denise abseils off the white cliffs of Dover and Ellie takes to the sea. |
April 6, 2016 |
| 3 |
Devon Series exploring the hidden corners of the UK and revealing landscape secrets. Ellie Harrison, Chris Hollins and Denise Lewis explore Devon. |
April 20, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 15, 2010 |
| Last aired | April 28, 2016 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 21:00:00 |