Tales from the Riverbank

The Severn

Feb 13, 2025

Clare Balding's journey begins on the country's longest river - the magnificent Severn - where she takes to the water by narrowboat, meets wildlife along its banks and samples delicacies.

Dart

Feb 20, 2025

Clare Balding takes on the wonderful River Dart on a journey of royal romance, picturesque villages, and prehistoric landscapes - including a visit to Agatha Christie's holiday home.

The Thames

Feb 27, 2025

Clare Balding heads to the waterways of the River Thames, which stretches over 200 miles from Gloucestershire to Essex. She explores the freshwater Thames, from its humble beginning and on as it meanders through beautiful countryside teeming with wildlife, grand estates and inspiring landscapes. Clare also discovers the 'dreaming spires' of Oxford, and landscapes that inspired Kenneth Grahame's Wind in the Willows.

Wharfe

Mar 6, 2025

Clare visits Bolton Abbey, Harewood House, and Wetherby for a serenade from a brass band.

Wye

Mar 13, 2025

Clare Balding takes in Tintern Abbey, Symonds Yat, Hay-on-Wye, and nature en route.

The Tyne

Mar 20, 2025

From Newcastle, Clare travels to beautiful villages, Roman ruins and riverside retreats.