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The Highlands

Armchair Britain Series 1
Episode 3 of 10

Today's destination is the Highlands, home to the fling, the tossed caber and the ferocious midge. Miriam Margolyes is the guide around Britain's highest mountain, Britain's smallest school and a feathered security system in a wonderful whistle-stop tour.

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29 minutes

Last on

Thu 11 Jun 2026 16:15
BBC Two

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Music Played

  • Nuala Kennedy

    Highlands and Islands

  • Altan

    The Rosses Highlands

  • John Williams

    Hedwigs Theme

Credits

Narrator Miriam Margolyes
Executive Producer Caroline Wright
Producer Adam Reeve

Broadcasts

  • Wed 10 Oct 2018 11:45
    BBC One
  • Wed 24 Jul 2019 11:45
    BBC One except Wales & Wales HD
  • Fri 1 Mar 2024 09:00
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Sun 16 Nov 2025 15:40
    BBC One Wales & Wales HD only
  • Thu 11 Jun 2026 16:15
    BBC Two except Scotland