A Summer Journey with Angela Rippon

Angela Rippon travels from the River Severn's source at Plynlimon down to Gloucester. En route, she discovers the birthplace of the industrial revolution and goes afloat in a coracle.

Angela Rippon continues her journey down the River Severn.

Angela Rippon joins the Severn Area Rescue Association in one of their training exercises, pays a visit to the Wildlife Trust at Slimbridge, tells the story of the murder of a king at Berkeley Castle and recalls the achievements of a local country doctor.

Angela Rippon explores the stretch of the Severn between Shepperdine and the mouth of the Avon, where people have crossed not only in ferries and over a bridge but even on their own two feet. She discusses industrial pollution of the estuary and sees how its bed is regularly charted so that ships can navigate in and out of port.

Angela Rippon visits Bristol's historic harbour on the day of the maritime carnival and takes a pleasure cruise through the Avon Gorge and back to the Severn Estuary.

Angela Rippon visits Clevedon and Weston-super-Mare, ending her journey on the lonely island of Steep Holm.