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Britain's Best Drives

Episode 1: North Yorkshire Moors

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

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. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Richard Wilson
Producer:
Jonney Steven
Series Producer:
Neil Edwards
Executive Producer:
Stuart Murphy
Executive Producer:
Andy Batten-Foster

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