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The Yorkshire Dales

Series 1

Swaledale

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One North East & CumbriaLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

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Explorer Paul Rose heads for Swaledale in the latest of his Yorkshire Dales adventures. Swaledale is the wildest of the Yorkshire Dales and Paul joins the farmers who look after rare upland hay meadows. Paul also visits Muker Show and enters the cake making contest using a pressure cooker he’s used on Everest.

He also goes underground to try and find rare industrial artefacts left behind by lead miners in the 19th century. Paul’s journey also includes a meeting with actor Peter Davison who played Tristan Farnon in the All Creatures Great and Small TV series.

He also joins a community choir whose members include 13 farmers. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Paul Rose
Series Producer:
Paul Greenan
Executive Producer:
Nicola Addyman

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