Chasing Spring
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Join Jeremy Norman and Derek Frost as they chase spring up the western coast of the UK. Jeremy once heard that spring moves up the British Isles at the pace of a walking man, last year he and his partner Derek set out to see if it's true. They chartered the 25 metre motor-yacht Kalani and along with a crew left Moushole in Cornwall at the beginning of April headed for the Isles of Scilly just off the South West coast of England. Over the course of the next 6 weeks their journey will take them from the Scillies northwards to Wales, along the coast of Wales then across the Irish Sea to Northern Ireland. After exploring Northern Ireland they will head back across to the Mull of Kintyre in Scotland. From there they will travel up through the Inner Hebrides and on to the Outer Hebrides, their journey ends in St Kilda, if they make it!
Why not join them and experience the journey along with them? On the way you'll get to see the amazing diversity of nature that the UK has to offer, a wealth of wildlife and historic sites from castles to schools, some of the greatest achievements of the Industrial Revolution and some of the oldest and quaintest attractions that the British Isles have to offer. You'll also get to meet some of Jeremy and Derek's friends; from artists to Landed Gentry, from lighthouse keepers to lock keepers, we meet fascinating people and learn about their lives and passions. There is something for everyone in Chasing Spring.
Episode 1 - In the series premier Jeremy Norman and Derek Frost plan their journey to follow the progress of spring up the west coast of the British Isles. Their journey starts in Cornwall and takes them to the Isles of Scilly.
Episode 2 - Jeremy and Derek visit the crew of the RNLI Lifeboat at St. Mary's on the Isles of Scilly before departing for Milford Haven. Their first guests arrive.
Episode 3 - With Kilani moored at Milford Haven Jeremy and Derek visit Carew Castle in Pembrokeshire, Wales. They also celebrate Derek's birthday.
Episode 4 - The Ffestiniog Railway takes Jeremy and Derek from Porthmadog to Blaenau Ffestiniog. Later, Kilani makes a detour to help a sailing boat in distress.
Episode 5 - Jeremy and Derek take the tender to Puffin Island. Later they visit Jeremy's boyhood home; The Isle of Man.
Episode 6 - Derek and Jeremy visit artist Hector McDonnell at his studio and a crane barge threatens the safety of everyone onboard Kilani.
Episode 7 - Jeremy and Derek visit their good friend the Marchioness of Dufferin & Ava, otherwise known as artist Lindy Guinness, at her family estate in Northern Ireland.
Episode 8 - A visit to the bird sanctuary on Rathlin Island in Northern Ireland is followed by the voyage across the Irish Sea to the famous Mull of Kintyre in Scotland. They encounter some rough seas on the way.
Episode 9 - Kilani sails to Isle of Arran and Derek and Jeremy visit the Stone Circles of Machrie Moor. Later, they take the RIB to visit the gannetry at Ailsa Craig.
Episode 10 - A visit to the Victorian Public Toilet at Rothesay on the Isle of Bute sees Derek and Jeremy unearth an interesting fact about Prince Charles.
Episode 11 - Rob Common joins Derek and Jeremy on Kalani ñ heíll captain the RIB (rigid inflatable boat) for them as they pass through the Crinan Canal.
Episode 12 - Derek and Jeremy meet an impressive young artist in Crinan and later visit the world famous Corryvreckan Whirlpool off the island of Jura.
Episode 13 - Derek & Jeremy visit a natural phenomenon on the Isle of Jura, discover a new delicacy fresh from the ocean and explore an ancient monastery on Eileach an Naoimh in Scotland.
Episode 14 - Derek & Jeremy sail from Oban to the Isle of Lismore where they rediscover a ruined castle which holds some romantic memories.
Episode 15 - Chef Ren learns to water-ski and Derek & Jeremy take the Rib to the Isle of Staffa to see Fingalís Cave. Later, back onboard Kalani, a pod of dolphins escorts them to their next destination.
Episode 16 - A visit to Kinloch Castle on the Isle of Rum in Scotland unearths a musical treasure. Later, Chef Ren gives us his recipe for crab.
Episode 17 - Derek & Jeremy check out the Isles of Canna and Sanday. Later they spot the not so common, Common Seal.
Episode 18 - Derek & Jeremy head for Armadale on the Isle of Skye, they are escorted in by bottlenose dolphins. Later, the lobster pots finally pay dividends.
