The Great British Countryside

4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Monday 21 October
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South Downs

Season 1 Episode 3 of 4

Hugh Dennis and Julia Bradbury visit the South Downs to explore its landscape and geological past. Hugh Dennis learns how the chalk cliffs were formed and why they are such dangerous places for climbing, and also explores a hidden mine. Meanwhile, Julia Bradbury examines the effect of local grassland on the size of horses, and discovers a strange rock that is sharp as steel

The Great British Countryside airs on BBC Two England at 4:15 PM, Monday 21 October. (Subtitles, repeat, audio description.)
Topics
News ➝ Current Affairs
Documentary
Hugh Dennis
Presenter
Julia Bradbury
Presenter
Mary Summerill
Series Producer
Fiona Pitcher
Executive Producer