Darcey Bussell's Wild Coasts of Scotland

42min

Documentary

Dame Darcey Bussell swaps her pointe shoes for walking boots as she explores the stunning landscapes and beautiful islands off the west coast of Scotland.

Episodes

Cast

Isle of Skye

1. Isle of Skye

8th Feb 2021

The former ballerina and Strictly Come Dancing judge explores the islands off the west coast of Scotland and finds out more about her Scottish ancestry. Her odyssey begins on the Isle of Skye, where she tries scallops fresh from a loch, has a bash at step dancing and goes wild swimming in honour of her grandfather.

Uist

2. Uist

15th Feb 2021

The former ballerina visits Uist in the Outer Hebrides, where she encounters a rare breed of pony and makes a spectacular crossing across the sands with a herd of Highland cattle.

Islay

3. Islay

22nd Feb 2021

In Islay, Darcey encounters the third largest whirlpool on earth, Corryvreckan, samples whisky at the Ardbeg Distillery, fishes for lobster and masters some tricky dance moves.

Bute

4. Bute

1st Mar 2021

In Bute, Darcey's shown the fine art of sword dancing, sketches the rugged skyline of the Isle of Arran and pays an emotional visit to the Hermitage, where her grandfather spent his childhood summers

First air date

8th Feb 2021

Last air date

1st Mar 2021

Status

Returning Series

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

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