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Season 1

Richard Wilson takes to the road in a series of classic cars, retracing some of Britain’s most scenic motoring routes. From North Yorkshire and North Wales to the Lake District, Wye Valley and Trossachs, the series blends motoring nostalgia, local history and gentle travelogue charm as Wilson explores the landscapes, people and stories that made these drives memorable.

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  • TheTVDB.com Season ID 52831
  • Created April 14, 2009
  • Modified June 19, 2026
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Name First Aired Runtime Image
S01E01 North Yorkshire Moors
February 19, 2009
BBC
30
S01E02 North Wales
February 26, 2009
BBC
30
S01E03 North Cornish Coast
March 5, 2009
BBC
30
S01E04 Lake District
March 12, 2009
BBC
30
S01E05 The Wye Valley and Forest of Dean
March 19, 2009
BBC
30
S01E06 The Trossachs
March 26, 2009
BBC
30
S01E07 Richard Wilson Learns to Drive
series finale
March 12, 2009
BBC
30

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