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Miriam Margolyes narrates a journey around Britain.

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Armchair Britain: Series 1: Episode 1: Cornwall

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A visit to Cornwall, home to the ancient and mysterious Bodmin Moor.

A tour of the United Kingdom. This episode spotlights Cornwall, home to surfing beaches, the ancient and mysterious Bodmin Moor and the Eden Project.

Today's destination is Cornwall. Miriam Margolyes is the guide around stunning surfing beaches, the ancient and mysterious Bodmin Moor, and the modern wonder of the Eden Project. The programme meets the beatniks in Newquay, Babs and Evelyn - the Ladies of Looe Island, joins the May Day dancing in Padstow, visits the artists of St Ives, and stops off to see King Arthur's legendary land in a whistle-stop tour.

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