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Len Goodman travels with celebrities to revisit the places of their childhood holidays.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman travels with celebrities to revisit the places of their childhood holidays.

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Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman: Series 2: Episode 23: Nicholas Parsons

Nicholas Parsons

Episode 23

Episode 23: Nicholas Parsons

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Nicholas Parsons relives a 1939 caravan holiday in Studland, Dorset.

Len Goodman takes national treasure Nicholas Parsons back to 1939 and the stunning area of Studland in Dorset for an old-school caravan holiday.

In today's journey through time, Len Goodman takes national treasure Nicholas Parsons back to 1939 and the stunning area of Studland in Dorset for an old-school caravan holiday.

Len picks Nicholas up in a Wolseley motor, similar to the one his dad used to tow the caravan all those years ago, and they head off to catch the ferry. They sail across to their destination and Nicholas relives the excitement of yesteryear as they approach the shore of Studland.

Len then surprises Nicholas with an authentic 1930s campervan in the very spot where he originally camped in 76 years ago, complete with lavatory tent of course! Having had a good look around their accommodation, they head out with their bicycles just like Nicholas and his brother did back in '39.

With their bellies rumbling, it's back to the campsite, where Len impresses his guest with his culinary skills and rustles up an authentic meal of mince and spuds, just like mum would have done all those years ago. Over lunch, we discover that Nicholas began his working life as an engineer, getting his hands dirty in Glasgow's shipyards before finally achieving his big break in show business.

Later on, they enjoy a game of cricket. The legendary broadcaster shows his sporty side before he talks us through some of his career highlights over a game of draughts! After a quick dip in the sea, they round the day off in the most fitting way, with a special game of Just a Minute.

Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman: Series 2

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Len Goodman takes celebrities back to the sites of their childhood holidays.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman takes celebrities back to the sites of their childhood holidays.

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