Beautiful British Rivers with Richard Hammond

Name: Beautiful British Rivers with Richard Hammond
Released: 2022-05-25T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Richard Hammond

TV Show · Documentary · Travel

Richard Hammond traverses the UK to explore Britain's most beautiful rivers. From the rivers Severn and Test to Clyde and Derwent, Richard explores the historical, ecological and economic importance of each.

2022 · 48m

Starring Richard Hammond

Director Ben Anderson

EPISODE 1

The River Severn

Richard journeys down Britain's longest river, the Severn. From its source to its mouth, he sees how through history how this waterway has been a river of barriers, division and conflict, but has now become a river of connection.
EPISODE 2

The River Test

Richard journeys down the River Test. Running for 40 miles through the Hampshire countryside, he discovers why this very rare chalk stream is so important, and sees first-hand the threats this fragile river is under from water pollution.
EPISODE 3

The River Clyde

Richard explores the wilds of Scotland as he journeys down the River Clyde, in search of clawed alien invertebrates and other elusive species.
EPISODE 4

The River Derwent

Richard journeys down the working and industrial River Derwent, from its source in the Derbyshire Peaks to its mouth just south of Derby. Home to the world's first factory at Cromford, this river has been put to work along its entire length.