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04/12/2011

Ellie Harrison explores the literary landscape of the Vale of Aylesbury, the setting that has inspired some of Britain's greatest writers and poets including Milton and Roald Dahl.

Ellie Harrison explores the literary landscape of the Vale of Aylesbury, a setting that has inspired some of Britain's greatest writers and poets. It is where Milton found his Paradise Lost, where Roald Dahl created The Fantastic Mr Fox, and where Enid Blyton's Noddy first met Big Ears.

Jules Hudson is with The Horses Trust as they celebrate their 125th anniversary and take custody of four retired police horses from Greater Manchester Police. Ellie also spends time with one of the country's last hand-made brick makers as he turns the red clay of the Chilterns into bespoke bricks.

John Craven is in Lancashire investigating 'fracking' - a highly controversial method of getting natural gas from the ground. Adam follows his crop of wheat from field to mill to bakery, and Helen Skelton visits one of the last of the old shepherds meets, the Wasdale Show.

1 hour

Last on

Thu 15 Dec 2011 00:30

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Role Contributor
Presenter Ellie Harrison
Presenter Ellie Harrison
Presenter John Craven
Presenter John Craven
Presenter Jules Hudson
Presenter Jules Hudson
Presenter Adam Henson
Presenter Adam Henson
Series Producer Teresa Bogan
Series Producer Teresa Bogan

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