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20/02/2011

In the south Pennines, Matt Baker explores the ancient packhorse trails being revived for tourism and Julia Bradbury uncovers the secrets of Yorkshire's rhubarb triangle.

Matt Baker and Julia Bradbury head to the south Pennines. Matt takes to the saddle to explore the ancient packhorse trails being revived for tourism. Over the border in the shadows of the Pennines, Julia uncovers the secrets of Yorkshire's rhubarb triangle before catching up with Matt in Holmfirth for a special screening of the work of a pioneer filmmaker, Yorkshire's answer to Hollywood. Elsewhere, John Craven reports on the increasing amount of valuable treasure being uncovered by people using powerful metal detectors in the UK. He meets some of the lucky ones who have made a fortune from their haul. But not everyone is happy. Archaeologists are reporting more and more incidents of rogue treasure hunters damaging valuable historical sites. Plus Adam Henson travels to Essex to help out a farmer who is having difficulty handling her rare-breed sheep.

1 hour

Last on

Fri 25 Feb 2011 01:45

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Role Contributor
Presenter Matt Baker
Presenter Ellie Harrison
Presenter John Craven
Presenter Adam Henson
Series Producer Teresa Bogan
Executive Producer Andrew Thorman

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