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Blackpool

Armchair Britain Series 1
Episode 5 of 10

A tour of the United Kingdom. This episode goes to Blackpool, taking in beautiful beaches, fun-packed piers and the top of the iconic Blackpool Tower.

Today's destination is Britain's favourite seaside resort - Blackpool. Miriam Margolyes leads a trip around beautiful beaches, fun-packed piers and to the top of the iconic Blackpool Tower. We meet fearsome landladies and indomitable pensioners, take a twirl around the floor of the historic Tower Ballroom, learn how Blackpool rock is made and see behind the scenes of the famous illuminations in a wonderful whistle-stop tour.

29 minutes

Last on

Tue 8 Nov 2022 15:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Wales & Wales HD

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Music Played

  • Tessie O'Shea

    You're At Blackpool By The Sea

  • Frank Sinatra

    Blue Skies

  • Dodgy

    Staying Out For The Summer

  • Dodgy

    Staying Out For The Summer

Credits

Narrator Miriam Margolyes
Executive Producer Caroline Wright
Producer Lucy Kenwright

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