Season 1
- 1Thomas Pennant14 Aug 2007
- 2William Gilpin21 Aug 2007
- 3Celia Fiennes28 Aug 2007
- 4William Cobbett4 Sep 2007
- 5Gerald of Wales11 Sep 2007
- 6Daniel Defoe18 Sep 2007
- 7John Leland25 Sep 2007
- 8HV Morton2 Oct 2007
In this fascinating series, Nick Crane investigates eight epic and challenging journeys, following in the footsteps of our greatest indigenous explorers. From the 12th century to the 20th, from major cities to the wilds of the Hebrides, Nick pieces together how the map of Britain took shape. And, in the process, discovers something about who we are.