Tales from the Riverbank - Season 1
1 - The Severn
Air Date: February 13, 2025
Clare Balding's journey begins on the country's longest river - the magnificent Severn - where she takes to the water by narrowboat, meets wildlife along its banks and samples delicacies.
2 - Dart
Air Date: February 20, 2025
Clare Balding takes on the wonderful River Dart on a journey of royal romance, picturesque villages, and prehistoric landscapes - including a visit to Agatha Christie's holiday home.
3 - The Thames
Air Date: February 27, 2025
Clare Balding heads to the waterways of the River Thames, which stretches over 200 miles from Gloucestershire to Essex. She explores the freshwater Thames, from its humble beginning and on as it meanders through beautiful countryside teeming with wildlife, grand estates and inspiring landscapes. Clare also discovers the 'dreaming spires' of Oxford, and landscapes that inspired Kenneth Grahame's Wind in the Willows.
4 - Wharfe
Air Date: March 6, 2025
Clare visits Bolton Abbey, Harewood House, and Wetherby for a serenade from a brass band.
5 - Wye
Air Date: March 13, 2025
Clare Balding takes in Tintern Abbey, Symonds Yat, Hay-on-Wye, and nature en route.
6 - The Tyne
Air Date: March 20, 2025
From Newcastle, Clare travels to beautiful villages, Roman ruins and riverside retreats.