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Llandovery

Episode 5 of 8

Weatherman Derek Brockway follows the Heart of Wales Railway in Carmarthenshire and takes part in the World Bog Snorkelling championships.

'Derek the Weatherman’ hopes it will be warm when he takes part in the World Bog Snorkelling championships in mid Wales. It’s at the end of his walk that follows part of the trail along the Heart of Wales Railway, starting in Llandovery.

On his way, he takes part in a tug-of-war with young farmers and has afternoon tea under an impressive railway viaduct. Matthew Bassett joins cyclists in Llandovery, and wildlife expert Lizzie Daly goes in search of pied flycatchers in rare Atlantic oak woodland.

29 minutes

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Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Derek Brockway
Reporter Matthew Bassett
Reporter Lizzie Daly
Production Manager Moira Edwards
Series Producer Julia Foot
Series Editor Paul Tucker

Broadcasts

  • Mon 12 Jun 2023 20:00
  • Sun 18 Jun 2023 17:05
  • Sun 5 Nov 2023 09:00
  • Mon 12 Feb 2024 20:30
  • Sat 17 Jan 2026 18:00
  • Friday 14:15

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