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The Best Episodes of Susan Calman's Grand Day Out

The comedian explores the British isles in her vintage camper van, Helen, taking in some dramatic scenery, unspoilt countryside and incredible historic sights along the...

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  1. 7.6/10(12 votes)

    #1 - Highlands

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    Susan and her campervan Helen arrive on home turf, touring the breath-taking southern Highlands of Scotland on a 140-mile trek from Glasgow to Aberfoyle. At Loch Lomond, the comedian takes to a kayak and hits the water to get a unique view of the amazing local scenery. She visits the spectacular Falls of Dochart, where she gets special access to the stunningly beautiful island of Inchbuie. She also views a bizarre Iron Age-style dwelling, known as a crannog, erected on stilts in Loch Tay.

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  2. 7.3/10(14 votes)

    #2 - The Lake District

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    The comedian aboard her vintage camper van, explores the mountainous region of north-west England and the Lake District. She begins her 142-mile journey just south of Penrith, travelling down through the lakes, before heading west to finish near Keswick. Along the way she meets the people and visits the places that make this most scenic part of Britain unique. On Ullswater, Susan gets a chance to take charge of the oldest working passenger vessel in the world, the Lady of the Lake. Then she hears of Beatrix Potter's love of the region before heading the spooky Muncaster Castle.

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  3. 7.3/10(7 votes)

    #3 - On the Norfolk Broads

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    The comedian's second run of excursions begins on the Norfolk Broads, where she is invited aboard a beautifully restored boat known as a wherry. Moving onto Cromer, Susan has come for the famous crab, but also discovers the local jig dolls. Part puppet, part percussion instrument, it leads to a very happy time in a pub.

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  4. 7.3/10(7 votes)

    #4 - Belfast

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    Susan starts in Belfast and makes her way across County Derry to her destination.

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  5. 7.2/10(11 votes)

    #5 - Yorkshire

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    The comedian ventures east of the Pennines on a 126-mile journey that begins at the North Yorkshire village of Runswick Bay, where she goes hunting for a rare gemstone called Whitby Jet. Susan samples the local cod and chips before exploring the gothic ruins of Whitby Abbey - famed for inspiring some of the most dramatic scenes in Bram Stoker's Dracula. After a spell at Mother Shipton's Cave - the oldest tourist attraction in England - she meets up with a group whose members reconstruct Roman gladiatorial battles in York. Finally, Susan ventures to Malham Cove, a huge curving amphitheatre-shaped cliff.

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  6. 7.2/10(7 votes)

    #6 - Shakespeare Country

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    The comedian visits Shakespeare Country, and stops off at the impressive Warwick Castle. There she is invited to try the ancient art of archery and, to her surprise, discovers she's a natural. Susan also enjoys a pedalo trip on the River Avon before she and campervan Helen travel to Stratford-upon-Avon, the spot synonymous with playwright and poet William Shakespeare.

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  8. 7.2/10(6 votes)

    #7 - English Riviera

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    Susan joins a scallop diving expedition and gets closer than she's ever been to dolphins.

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  9. 7.1/10(10 votes)

    #8 - Wales

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    The comedian aboard her vintage camper van, explores the Pembroke coast in Wales. She begins her 130-mile road trip just north of Pembrokeshire near the town of Cardigan, then follows the coastline south to Carmarthenshire, ending her trip at Pendine Sands. Her first visit is to the Teifi River where she's invited to paddle an unusually small boat called a coracle, then it's on to the Blue Lagoon for a spot of cliff jumping. Next, Susan samples Welsh seaweed delicacy laverbread at Broadhaven Beach, before visiting the home of the celebrated Welsh poet Dylan Thomas.

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  10. 7.1/10(9 votes)

    #9 - The Welsh Mountains

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    The comedian climbs the dramatic and spectacular peaks of north Wales. She she stops off at the must-see tourist spot of the Tu Hwnt Ir Bont Tearoom, said to be the most photographed in Wales and famed for its Welsh rarebit. Moving on to Mount Snowdon, Susan climbs the magnificent peak in style, using the mountain railway.

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  11. 6.9/10(8 votes)

    #10 - Cornwall

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    The comedian and presenter explores Cornwall's coast, taking in the delights from Charlestown to Land's End, and beyond. She is invited to scale the masts of a schooner at the UK's last working Georgian port and is asked to help tend the country's only outdoor jungle. On the other side of a ferry trip, Susan discovers the surprising sight of Europe's largest tea plantation, right here in Britain.

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  12. 6.8/10(10 votes)

    #11 - The Cotswolds

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    The comedian takes a tour of the Cotswolds, beginning in Tetbury, where she gets some tips for a practice run for the market town's famous woolsack races, before moving on to Westonbirt, home to forest bathing and a club devoted to puddings. Susan moves on to Bourton-on-the-Water miniature village, makes a spoon under the guidance of a special silversmith, and explores the gardens of an Indian palace in the midst of the Cotswolds.

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  13. 6.8/10(7 votes)

    #12 - Kent

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    Susan is in Kent, known as "The Garden of England". The county's lush rolling countryside is filled with orchards, vineyards and charming villages, with an incredible coastline to match.

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  14. 6.2/10(6 votes)

    #13 - South Wales

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    Susan visits Wales's wonderful south coast and the gorgeous Gower peninsula, taking in the extravagant Cardiff Castle, a unique game of Welsh baseball, and the National Botanic Garden.

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  15. 6.1/10(16 votes)

    #14 - Cornwall and Devon

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    While exploring Cornwall and Devon, Susan Calman stumbles across one of the area's more unique attractions, including The Gnome Reserve, where she meets a local who has a collection of more than 1,000 gnomes, and finds out where the term 'stickler' comes from by taking part in the ancient sport of Cornish Wrestling, before ending her journey at the stunning coastal viewpoint of St Bedruthan Steps.

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    #15 - West Country

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    Susan travels from Bath to the village of Cheddar and ends her trip in Weston-super-Mare.

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    #16 - Herriot Country

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    Susan takes her campervan to the North Yorkshire Moors and the Yorkshire Dales.

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    #17 - Scottish Glens

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    Susan Calman explores the Scottish Glens, such as the shores of the Loch Lochy.

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    #18 - Peak District

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    The Peak District is famed for its striking landscapes and rolling hills.

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    #19 - New Forest

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    Susan explores the New Forest and revels in the beautiful scenery.

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    #20 - South Cornish Coast

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    Susan starts her adventure in style, heading to the very edge of England and the especially beautiful south Cornish Coast. She then heads to Penzance, where she discovers its striking art deco saltwater Jubilee Pool.

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    #21 - Wye Valley

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    Susan is steering her camper van through the Wye Valley. Running across three counties, it is said to be one of the UK's areas of outstanding natural beauty and credited as the very birthplace of British tourism.

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    #22 - Glens of Antrim

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    Susan heads to the dramatic, yet charming coast of Northern Ireland. It's said to be full of warm characters, ancient traditions and a truly striking landscape. The starting point of her trip is the Glenariff - one of the nine Glens of Antrim.

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    #23 - Shropshire Hills

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    Susan and her campervan Helen are travelling to the Shropshire Hills.

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    #24 - Yorkshire

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    Susan and her campervan Helen are heading back to an old favourite - Yorkshire! But she finds that the dales and moors contain a few spots she hasn't explored - and surprises!

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    #25 - Oxford and the Chilterns

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    Susan and campervan Helen are exploring the historic city of Oxford and the Chilterns, an official Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Highlands" is the best rated episode of "Susan Calman's Grand Day Out". It scored 7.6/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/12/2021. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Lake District".