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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Status

Ended

First Aired

July 20, 2010

Last Aired

August 24, 2010

Networks

BBC Four

Where to Watch

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

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

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

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

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

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

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

Herself - Presenter

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