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Episode 7

Rick boards the ferry in Penzance to take him to the Isles of Scilly, where he learns about one of the Royal Navy's worst shipping disasters and meets a beekeeper trying to breed a native honeybee.

Rick boards the ferry in Penzance to take him to the Isles of Scilly, a group of islands which were once part of Cornwall. Here, he finds out about the islands’ rich history, including one of the Royal Navy’s worst shipping disasters in which 1,500 men lost their lives.

In the world-famous gardens of Tresco, Rick meets a beekeeper attempting to breed a native Scillonian honeybee to deal with the harsh Atlantic climate. This inspires Rick to cook a honey pudding with Cornish ice cream and a butterscotch sauce.

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29 minutes

Signed Audio described

Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:07

    Charles Williams

    The Young Ballerina

  • 00:25

    West End Celebrity Orchestra, Louis Voss

    In Party Mood (Housewives' Choice) (1944)

  • 00:28

    Alida

    Some of Us

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Rick Stein
Director Matt Bennett
Editor Christine Pancott
Producer Caroline Topliss
Production Manager Julie Gilmartin
Executive Producer Matt Bennett
Production Company Shine TV Ltd

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