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Lancashire Coast

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Mark Beaumont follows Lancashire's River Lune to the Irish sea. His journey begins in Caton, paddling a canoe on the river Lune, where he learns about the plight of the endangered European eel.

At Lancaster's Glasson Dock, Mark peers into a smokehouse to see kippering in action. And after hearing tales of witchcraft in Lancaster Castle, Mark travels to Fleetwood to meet the makers of the famous Fisherman's Friend.

Journey's end finds Mark on Blackpool's North Pier, having his palm read by a Romany Gypsy. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Mark Beaumont
Presenter:
Mark Beaumont
Series Producer:
Richard Sharman
Executive Producer:
Sarah Moors
Executive Producer:
Sarah Moors

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