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Ade in Britain

Adrian Edmondson
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7 Nov 2011First aired
2Seasons

The series

Former comedy actor Ade Edmondson travels with a caravan all over Britain, where each episode he stops in a different county to find out about its unique foods and traditions.

Episodes

Season 2 · 30 episodes · 2013

  1. Episode 14 Mar 2013

    North East

    Actor and comedian Adrian Edmondson embarks on another journey across Britain to meet traditional food producers and people continuing ancient customs.

  2. Episode 25 Mar 2013

    The Peak District

    Adrian Edmondson heads to the Peak District, where he steps on to the auctioneer's podium at Leek livestock market and meets Britain's last maker of traditional horticultural sieves.

  3. Episode 36 Mar 2013

    Berkshire

    Adrian Edmondson travels to Berkshire, where he continues to explore Britain's traditional foods, crafts and customs. Today, he takes part in Hungerford's ancient Hocktide celebrations, mucks around with some pigs and tries his luck at the…

  4. Episode 47 Mar 2013

    East Midlands

    Actor and comedian Adrian Edmondson travels to the East Midlands, continuing his search for unique British food and traditions. He goes on the factory floor to discover the history behind Northampton's shoe-making industry.

  5. Episode 58 Mar 2013

    Suffolk

    Adrian Edmondson heads to Suffolk, where he explores the county's unique British foods and traditional crafts.

  6. Episode 611 Mar 2013

    Cumbria

    Adrian Edmondson travels to Cumbria, where he continues to explore Britain's traditional foods, crafts and customs. Today, he learns about Kendal Mint Cake, tries his luck at fishing the traditional Viking way, discovers the history of rum…

  7. Episode 712 Mar 2013

    Norfolk

    Adrian Edmondson visits Norfolk, where he meets a local egg producer and tries his hand at making a corn doll. The presenter is also reunited with eel catcher Peter Carter, who he met in the previous series, to see him demonstrate his cent…

  8. Episode 813 Mar 2013

    East Scotland

    Adrian Edmondson travels to eastern Scotland, where he continues to explore Britain's traditional foods and ancient customs. Today, he meets brothers who are brewing medieval heather ale, visits a family of sporran-makers and samples Highl…

  9. Episode 914 Mar 2013

    Buckinghamshire

    Actor and comedian Adrian Edmondson travels to Buckinghamshire on his search for the region's finest British foods. He meets the last remaining Aylesbury duck breeder and builds his own traditional Windsor chair. He also joins the mayor at…

  10. Episode 1015 Mar 2013

    Yorkshire

    Adrian Edmondson explores the Yorkshire region, where his birthplace Bradford is located. Here he meets a group of metalworkers who allow him to try his hand at making cutlery, and goes tea-tasting in Harrogate. He also finds the time to c…

  11. Episode 1118 Mar 2013

    Welsh Coast

    Adrian Edmondson explores the Welsh coast to discover the region's finest food and crafts. He meets a butter-maker who is ensuring her 100-year-old family recipe continues, takes to the river in a traditional coracle, enjoys a slice of Bar…

  12. Episode 1219 Mar 2013

    Staffordshire

    Adrian Edmondson heads to Staffordshire, where he learns about oatcakes, pays a visit to the region's Marmite factory and explores the Potteries, where he is taught the art of producing ceramics by hand. Before he leaves the county, the pr…

  13. Episode 1320 Mar 2013

    Northern Ireland

    Adrian Edmondson explores Northern Ireland to discover the country's finest foods and crafts. He visits a famous apple orchard, is taught the traditional art of basket weaving, and uses a local recipe to bake soda bread. A dance group prov…

  14. Episode 1421 Mar 2013

    Cornwall

    Adrian Edmondson visits Cornwall, where he goes night fishing, joins a rowing race, samples some handmade ale and bakes biscuits for a group of harpists.

  15. Episode 1522 Mar 2013

    London

    Adrian Edmondson is in the capital today to visit Billingsgate fish market to help prepare a traditional London dish of pie and eels with liquor sauce.

  16. Episode 1625 Mar 2013

    Yorkshire Coast

    Adrian Edmondson is in Yorkshire roaming the North York Moors in search of some tasty mutton. He discovers where to find Whitby jet, a stone used to craft handmade jewellery.

  17. Episode 1726 Mar 2013

    Devon

    Adrian Edmondson heads to Devon, where he learns about the oldest herd of red deer in Britain, is taught the basics of call-change bell ringing and meets some orange elephants roaming in the countryside. He also samples some local entertai…

  18. Episode 1827 Mar 2013

    West Midlands

    Adrian travels to the West Midlands to discover the Balti Triangle, visits a pork scratching factory, learns how to make goat's cheese and has a spin in a handmade sports car.

  19. Episode 1928 Mar 2013

    Jersey

    Ade in Britain takes our host, Ade Edmondson, from the Dales right across Britain as he uncovers the traditional British fayre which we all know and love.

  20. Episode 2029 Mar 2013

    West Scotland

    Ade in Britain takes our host, Ade Edmondson, from the Dales right across Britain as he uncovers the traditional British fayre which we all know and love.

  21. Episode 211 Apr 2013

    Wales Inland

    Adrian Edmondson is in Wales today as he discovers the history of the Welsh Black cattle, learns how to make a Welsh blanket, and cooks up a local dish in the Brecon Beacons.

  22. Episode 222 Apr 2013

    Northumberland

    Adrian Edmondson heads for Northumberland where he scours the coastline for lobsters, meets a pigeon racer, and has a taste of summer at a local strawberry growers.

  23. Episode 233 Apr 2013

    Sussex

    Adrian Edmondson travels to Sussex to learn about its South Down sheep, has a go at making a cricket bat, and goes foraging for wild mushrooms in the woods.

  24. Episode 244 Apr 2013

    Shropshire

    Actor and comedian Adrian Edmondson travels to Shropshire, where he visits a food producer who is helping to keep local fruit from disappearing.

  25. Episode 255 Apr 2013

    Gloucestershire

    Adrian Edmondson travels to Gloucestershire, where he discovers a traditional method of making mustard and helps to prepare Britain's smelliest cheese.

  26. Episode 268 Apr 2013

    North West

    Adrian Edmondson explores the North West of England to discover its finest food and crafts.

  27. Episode 279 Apr 2013

    Essex

    Actor Adrian Edmondson heads to Essex, where he goes on a hunt for shellfish, visits a famous jam-maker and learns the traditional craft of horse-logging.

  28. Episode 2810 Apr 2013

    Dorset

    Adrian Edmondson travels to Dorset, where he continues to explore Britain's traditional foods, crafts and customs. He meets a couple who farm mushrooms, learns the art of scything and visits the Great Dorset Steam Fair. Adrian also cooks a…

  29. Episode 2911 Apr 2013

    Lincolnshire

    Actor and comedian Adrian Edmondson visits the historic county of Lincolnshire, stopping at a family butchers that has been serving an unusual local delicacy since the 1900s.

  30. Episode 3012 Apr 2013

    County Down

    Actor and comedian Adrian Edmondson visits Co Down in Northern Ireland, where he explores the area's traditional foods and crafts. He spends a day harvesting potatoes, learns the secrets of one of the world's oldest fabrics, heads out on a…

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