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Episode 5

Rick roams the dramatic north Cornish coast to tell the story of one of Britain’s best-loved writers, Thomas Hardy, and his little-known love affair with a Cornishwoman.

Following in the footsteps of one of his literary heroes, Rick roams the dramatic north Cornish coast to tell the story of one of Britain’s best-loved writers, Thomas Hardy, and his little-known love affair with a Cornishwoman.

Another famous writer, Dylan Thomas, dubbed Rick’s next stop, Mousehole, as ‘the loveliest village in Britain’. It’s here that Rick discovers the origins of the iconic Cornish dish stargazy pie.

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28 minutes

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Sat 8 Feb 2025 11:15

Credits

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

Broadcasts

  • Fri 7 Jan 2022 18:30
  • Sat 22 Jan 2022 11:30
  • Tue 1 Feb 2022 02:40
  • Fri 11 Aug 2023 14:30
  • Sat 8 Feb 2025 11:15