Season 1
- 1North Journey6 Apr 2008
- 2London and the Thames13 Apr 2008
- 3The Midlands20 Apr 2008
- 4Scotland27 Apr 2008
Melvyn Bragg travels through the British Isles exploring a rich tradition of literature. Whilst taking in the work of established writers both old and new, Melvyn uncovers a never-before seen body of writing by ordinary people, living on the land and writing about their experiences.