Coastal Devon & Cornwall with Michael Portillo

S01E05: Episode 5

Michael begins this leg of his journey at South Devon's most southerly point, Start Point, and embarks on a walk which takes in a broad sweep of eroding shingle coastline and some of the most picturesque beaches he has encountered. Along the way, he discovers historic fishing villages, and the largest freshwater lake in South West England. His South Devon trek ends near the mouth of the River Dart, but not before he leaves his own mark on this beautiful stretch of coast, a new wooden signpost for walks inscribed with his initials.

Overview

Michael Portillo, a British journalist, broadcaster and former politician, begins a south-west coastal pilgrimage, travelling through Devon and Cornwall.

Episodes

Episode 1

S01E01 Episode 1

August 25, 2021 60 min
His journey begins in North Devon under the shadow of England's highest sea cliff, the 1,000ft-tall Great Hangman, and finishes up on the stunning three-mile golden sands of Woolacombe. Along the way, Michael is joined...
Episode 2

S01E02 Episode 2

September 1, 2021 60 min
The presenter explores the rugged North Cornish coast, beginning in Widemouth Bay, a gigantic stretch of coastline with ancient links to the Celtic nations of Wales and Brittany. Battling a storm blowing in from the...
Episode 3

S01E03 Episode 3

September 8, 2021 60 min
Michael follows the western shore of Cornwall’s biggest natural harbour, Mount’s Bay.
Episode 4

S01E04 Episode 4

September 15, 2021 60 min
Michael heads for his final stretch in Cornwall, and takes in a coastline of hidden coves, a stunning sub-tropical garden and smugglers' creeks, immortalised by Daphne du Maurier in her novel Frenchman's Creek. Beginning at...
Episode 5

S01E05 Episode 5

September 22, 2021 60 min
Michael begins this leg of his journey at South Devon's most southerly point, Start Point, and embarks on a walk which takes in a broad sweep of eroding shingle coastline and some of the most...
Episode 6

S01E06 Episode 6

September 29, 2021 60 min
This final part of Michael's adventure begins on Hope's Nose, a unique headland outside Torquay on the English Rivera, where Michael embraces as many experiences as he can along a coastline formed 280 million years...

Cast

Michael Portillo
Michael Portillo
Self - Host

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