Somerset: Wonder of the West Country S01E05 - Episode 5
Summary:
This time we're off to the legendary seaside resort of Weston-super-Mare with its historic pier and family-favourite donkey rides. We meet veteran ‘Donkeyman' of 70 years, Terry - with his much-loved herd - who is carrying on the tradition started by the Victorians. Without which the donkey rides, this iconic bucket-and-spade resort wouldn't be the same.
It's judgement time at Somerset's annual Festival of Transport where vintage vehicles reign supreme. Who will win prizes for best steam engines and most fabulous motorcycles? And will show organiser Tony's dream come true and see him tick off a true bucket-list experience?
We find out what life was like for the posh householders of Roman Somerset at an extraordinary authentic recreation of an ancient villa set in the grounds of the recently voted ‘World's Best Boutique Hotel'.
We head to Glastonbury to uncover one of Britain's oldest family fish and chip shops and meet the regular who's been dining there every week for the last 60 years.
And we discover the secrets of a mysterious island off the Somerset coast where just managing to land there is an achievement in itself.
Somerset: Wonder of the West Country S1E5 Screenshot
TVMAZE INFO v1.5
Title: Somerset: Wonder of the West Country
Premiered: 2024
IMDB Link: NA
TVMaze Link: https://www.tvmaze.com/shows/74939/somerset
Episode Link: https://www.tvmaze.com/episodes/2793587/somerset
Genre: NA
Type: Documentary
User Rating: NA
Country: GB
Language: English
Network: Channel 5
Status: Running
Premiered: 2024
Airdate: 2024-03-28
Plot: From heritage railways to famous castles, beautiful gardens
to bucket-and-spade resorts, this series offers a celebration of the best
and most picturesque slices of Somerset's landscape, attractions and
events.Narrated by Alan Titchmarsh, this visually rich, warm and immersive
series explores the county's most beautiful and iconic sites, uncovers
lesser-known hidden gems, and meets some of the people who live and work in
this glorious West Country location