Tales from the Riverbank

Season 1

6 episodes · Feb 13, 2025

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  • The Severn
    S1E1

    The Severn

    Feb 13, 202543m

    Clare Balding's journey begins on the country's longest river - the magnificent Severn - where she takes to the water by narrowboat, meets wildlife along its banks and samples delicacies.

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  • Dart
    S1E2

    Dart

    Feb 20, 202543m

    Clare Balding takes on the wonderful River Dart on a journey of royal romance, picturesque villages, and prehistoric landscapes - including a visit to Agatha Christie's holiday home.

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  • S1E3

    The Thames

    Feb 27, 202543m

    Clare Balding heads to the waterways of the River Thames, which stretches over 200 miles from Gloucestershire to Essex. She explores the freshwater Thames, from its humble beginning and on as it meanders through beautiful countryside teeming with wildlife, grand estates and inspiring landscapes. Clare also discovers the 'dreaming spires' of Oxford, and landscapes that inspired Kenneth Grahame's Wind in the Willows.

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  • S1E4

    Wharfe

    Mar 6, 2025

    Clare visits Bolton Abbey, Harewood House, and Wetherby for a serenade from a brass band.

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  • S1E5

    Wye

    Mar 13, 2025

    Clare Balding takes in Tintern Abbey, Symonds Yat, Hay-on-Wye, and nature en route.

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  • S1E6

    The Tyne

    Mar 20, 2025

    From Newcastle, Clare travels to beautiful villages, Roman ruins and riverside retreats.

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