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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. Background image for On the Norfolk Broads
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #1 - On the Norfolk Broads

    S2:E1

    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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    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #2 - Belfast

    S2:E5

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

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    7.2/10(7 votes)

    #3 - Shakespeare Country

    S2:E4

    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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    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #4 - English Riviera

    S3:E1

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

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    7.1/10(9 votes)

    #5 - The Welsh Mountains

    S2:E3

    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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    6.9/10(9 votes)

    #6 - Cornwall

    S2:E2

    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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    6.8/10(7 votes)

    #7 - Kent

    S2:E7

    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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    6.4/10(6 votes)

    #8 - Scottish Glens

    S3:E3

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

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    #9 - Cornwall and Devon

    S1:E1

    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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    #10 - The Lake District

    S1:E2

    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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    #11 - Yorkshire

    S1:E3

    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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    #12 - The Cotswolds

    S1:E4

    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 - Wales

    S1:E5

    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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    #14 - Highlands

    S1:E6

    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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    #15 - West Country

    S2:E6

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

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    #16 - Herriot Country

    S3:E2

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

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    #17 - Peak District

    S3:E4

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

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    #18 - New Forest

    S3:E5

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

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    #19 - South Cornish Coast

    S4:E1

    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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    #20 - Wye Valley

    S4:E2

    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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    #21 - Glens of Antrim

    S4:E3

    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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    #22 - Shropshire Hills

    S4:E4

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

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    #23 - Yorkshire

    S4:E5

    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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    #24 - Oxford and the Chilterns

    S4:E6

    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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    #25 - Cumbria

    S4:E7

    For her final adventure of this series, Susan heads to the lush county of Cumbria. Spanning the stunning Lake District and gorgeous North Pennines.

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Best Episodes Summary

"On the Norfolk Broads" is the best rated episode of "Susan Calman's Grand Day Out". It scored 7.3/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/8/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Belfast".