Britain's Finest Explained
Britain's Finest is a TV documentary series made by independent production company Lion Television, now part of All3Media for Channel 5 in the UK.[1]
The eight 90-minute series, split into two separate series of four episodes, the first in 2003 and the second in 2005, focuses on a wide range of Britain's finest things, from buildings to gardens, actors to natural wonders, as voted for by Channel 5 viewers and Radio Times readers.[2] Each episode has a lead presenter and includes a variety of additional specialists.
The publicity generated for some of the visitor attractions featured, such as stately homes, led to an increase in visitor numbers.[3]
Episodes
- Series 1
- "Stately Homes". Presenter Hugh Scully
- "Gardens". Presenter Jenny Agutter
- "Ancient Monuments". Presenter Tim Marlow
- "Castles". Presenter Richard Holmes
- Series 2
- "Actors". Presenter Fay Ripley
- "Actresses". Presenter Simon Callow
- "Treasures". Presenter Tim Marlow
- "Natural Wonders". Presenter Nigel Marven
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Bill Locke Filmography. https://web.archive.org/web/20200815022349/https://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2baf8cd094. dead. 15 August 2020. BFI website.
- Web site: Britain's Finest Introduction. Culture 2 Press Release.
- News: Award boosts stately home visitors. BBC News Website. 25 August 2003 .
