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Episode 5: The Wye Valley and Forest of Dean

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Richard Wilson finds out why thousands of tourists flocked to the picturesque Wye Valley.

Richard Wilson drives an Austin Cambridge around an area claiming to be the birthplace of British tourism, culminating at a renowned viewpoint.

Actor Richard Wilson takes a journey into the past, following routes raved about in motoring guides of 50 years ago. 

Using an Austin Cambridge to explore an area that claims to be the birthplace of British tourism, Richard learns about life before the Severn Bridge, finds out why thousands of tourists flocked to the Wye Valley in search of the 'picturesque' and discovers how ancient customs are still practised in the medieval Forest of Dean, with his trip culminating at a renowned viewpoint.

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Richard Wilson journeys around Britain, following routes raved about in motoring guides

Richard Wilson takes a journey around Britain by car, following routes raved about in motoring guides of 50 years ago

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