Countrywise(2009)

Countrywise is a British television series that explores the best of Britain's coast and countryside through the eyes of broadcaster Paul Heiney and a team of regional reporters. Historian Bettany Hughes regularly appears as the show's "Countrywise Historian," offering historical context to the locations visited. The series expanded to include Countrywise Kitchen, a spin-off focused on foraging and regional food traditions across the country. Episodes have featured celebrity guests including Rachel de Thame and scientist Charlotte Uhlenbroek, who discusses wildlife and local heritage. The show has travelled throughout the UK and Ireland, visiting notable destinations like the Isle of Man, Pembrokeshire, and St. David's—Britain's smallest city. Each episode combines travel, history, nature, and culinary discovery to celebrate Britain's diverse regions and their unique character.