North Yorkshire Moors

Synopsis

Actor Richard Wilson takes a journey into the past, following routes raved about in motoring guides of mid-20th century.

In a classic Morris Minor Traveller, he drives from Scarborough to Whitby via the Yorkshire moors. On the way, he learns about the rise and fall of the British seaside resorts, takes a toll road through the Dalby Forest and checks out the mythical roadside wonder that is the Hole of Horecum.

He finds out how the village of Goathland now lives a double life, and ends up with a carload of goths on their way to visit Whitby Abbey.

Credits

Presenter

Richard Wilson

Director

Neil Edwards

Producer

Jonney Steven

Broadcasts

1. Thu 19 Feb 2009
   20:30
   BBC Four
2. Fri 20 Feb 2009
   02:00
   BBC Four
3. Wed 25 Feb 2009
   19:30
   BBC Four
4. Thu 26 Feb 2009
   03:15
   BBC Four
5. Fri 8 May 2009
   22:00
   BBC Two (England, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland (Analogue) only)
6. Sat 9 May 2009
   20:00
   BBC Four
7. Wed 13 May 2009
   19:30
   BBC Two (Scotland only)
8. Tue 19 May 2009
   19:00
   BBC Two (Wales, Wales (Analogue) only)