Wonders of the Borders

Documentary

Sean Fletcher explores the dramatic and changing scenery along the famous Offa’s Dyke Path on the Wales-England border. 

Episodes

Cast

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

11th Jan 2022

Sean Fletcher follows the Offa's Dyke Path along the Wales-England border. He goes wild swimming in the River Wye, explores the world-famous Rockfield music studios, and helps with the grape harvest at a Monmouthshire vineyard.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

18th Jan 2022

Sean Fletcher continues his trek along the Offa's Dyke Path, exploring the Black Mountains, the world-famous literary town of Hay-on-Wye, and the Mid-Wales mansion with links to Sherlock Holmes.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

25th Jan 2022

Sean Fletcher continues his journey along the Wales-England border, exploring Britain's longest ancient monument, searching for pine martens in the Shropshire Hills and meeting an artist creating giant mirrored eggs.

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

1st Feb 2022

Sean Fletcher continues his journey along the Wales-England border, following the Offa's Dyke Path. He explores the treasures of Powis Castle, meets the farmer feeding his cows beer and takes a flight in a homemade bi-plane.

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

8th Feb 2022

Sean Fletcher follows the Offa's Dyke Path along the Wales-England border, visiting more than 50 locations along the 177-mile National Trail.

Episode 6

6. Episode 6

15th Feb 2022

Sean Fletcher concludes his journey along the Wales-England border, and crosses the world's highest canal aqueduct. He also explores North Wales on horseback, and discovers the secrets of an iron age hillfort.

First air date

11th Jan 2022

Last air date

15th Feb 2022

Status

Returning Series

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks