Britain's Beautiful Rivers with Richard Hammond — Season 1
About this season
Richard Hammond explores 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.
Episodes (4)
1. Severn
Aired 25 May 2022 • 47 min
Richard journeys down Britain's longest river, the Severn - once a river of division and conflict, now one of connection
2. Test
Aired 1 June 2022 • 47 min
Richard journeys down the beautiful River Test. He discovers why this rare chalk stream is so important and how it's threatened by pollution
3. Clyde
Aired 8 June 2022 • 47 min
Richard travels to Scotland to journey down the River Clyde and learn about its environmental importance. This wild and powerful waterway is also going through huge environmental changes. From its mouth, Richard goes in search of clawed alien invertebrates who have taken over the upper stretches of the river, decimating wildlife. He sees how the wildness of this river has been harnessed by people to create power, and further downstream he learns about the impact the Clyde has had globally.
4. River Derwent
Aired 15 June 2022 • 47 min
Richard discovers the River Derwent's historical importance, as he journeys from the Derbyshire Peaks to Derby, the home of Rolls-Royce