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Britain by Bike

Britain by Bike

2010•30m
Documentary

Clare Balding embarks on a pedal-powered odyssey across Britain to rediscover the magical world of 1950s cycling

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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

July 20, 2010

Last Aired

August 24, 2010

Networks

BBC Four

Seasons & Episodes
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Season
North Devon
E1
North Devon
Air date: 2010-07-20
Clare Balding takes a pedal-powered trip across the UK. In Devon, she rides from Lynmouth, scene of Britain's worst flood disaster, to Ilfracombe via Little Switzerland.
The Welsh Borders
E2
The Welsh Borders
Air date: 2010-07-27
On Clare Balding's pedal-powered UK trip, her journey into Wales sees her discover how a cycle factory went to war and find out about a bizarre village ceremony.
The Isle of Wight
E3
The Isle of Wight
Air date: 2010-08-03
Clare Balding's cycle journey around the Isle of Wight explores its unique sense of otherness, a strange power which helped to cure Dickens's writer's block.
West Yorkshire
E4
West Yorkshire
Air date: 2010-08-10
As she cycles through Bronte Country on the Yorkshire/Lancashire border, Clare Balding uncovers a unique photographic collection and a club for henpecked husbands.
The Cotswolds
E5
The Cotswolds
Air date: 2010-08-17
As she cycles through the Cotswolds, Clare Balding reveals how two men - both called William Morris - helped change the face of heritage tourism in Britain.
The Scottish Highlands
E6
The Scottish Highlands
Air date: 2010-08-24
Clare Balding charts how incomers - a diverse group which includes Dr Johnson and an occupying English army - have changed our view of the Scottish Highlands.

Cast

Clare Balding

Clare Balding

Herself - Presenter

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