Two's Country Episode Guide

Episode Guide

Two's Country:

• The Algarve

  Tim Grundy goes to Portugal with the all-seeing Eye, and the pair follow in the footsteps of Napoleon

• Amsterdam

  Tim Grundy and the Eye visit the buzzing European capital of Amsterdam

• Berlin, Germany

  Capital of Germany; Berlin Wall; museums.

• Blackpool

  Tim Grundy and his camera-toting companion visit Blackpool and research the history of the holiday town

• A Bridge to the Future

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye investigate the return of the tram to our cities

• Bushcraft

  Tim and the Eye are in Sussex to learn the ancient art of bushcraft.

• Caribbean: Antigua

  Nelson's Dockyards; Betty's Hope Sugar Plantation; Fig Tree Hill.

• Caribbean: British Virgin Islands

  Norman Island inspires Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Treasure Island.'

• Caribbean: Dominica

  The history of the Carib Indians.

• Caribbean: Guadeloupe

  Traditional foods of Guadeloupe.

• Caribbean: Martinique

  Island hopping; a butterfly sanctuary.

• Caribbean: Montserrat

  The volcano on the island of Montserrat begins erupting in 1995.

• Caribbean: Nevis and St. Kitts

  The islands of Nevis and St. Kitts.

• Caribbean: St. Bart's and St. Martin's

  Beach consisting of crushed shells; surfing spot on St. Martin.

• Caribbean: St. Croix

  A Caribbean odyssey to the island of St. Croix.

• Caribbean: St. Eustatius & Saba

  Fort Oranje; the Bottom.

• Caribbean: St. John & St. Thomas

  Making a banana daiquiri on a mountaintop; Megan Bay.

• Caribbean: St. Lucia

  The Sourfier volcano; banana growing.

• Caribbean: St. Vincent

  St. Vincent's botanical gardens; St George's Cathedral.

• Caribbean: The Grenadines

  A catamaran trip around the Caribbean.

• Cat Programme

  Tim Grundy and the all-seeing Eye investigate the Centre for Alternative Technology

• Copenhagen

  A European tour takes Tim Grundy and the all-seeing Eye to Copenhagen

• Cork

  The duo embark upon a tour of Europe

• Cornwall

  Tim Grundy starts at Land's End as he explores the history of Cornwall

• Costa Del Sol

  Tim Grundy and the Eye hit the holidaymakers' paradise of Costa del Sol, searching for the hidden history of the sunny resort

• The Cotswolds

  The Cotswolds, England.

• Cotton Tales

  Tim Grundy and Eye experience life as it was in the days of the Industrial Revolution.

• Cyprus

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye travel to Cyprus

• A Day at the Beach

  The duo check out Blackpool Pleasure Beach to test the rides and are shamed onto one of the scariest rides.

• A Day at the Races

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye visit the Doncaster Races to take a closer look behind the scenes

• The Devonshire Dumplings

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye get enthusiastic about our earliest cars on their globe-trotting historical tour

• Eastern Europe: Berlin, Germany

  Berlin's history and future.

• Eastern Europe: Brasov, Romania

  In 1582 Trumpeter's Tower in the city of Brasov, Romania, sounded alarms in times of danger.

• Eastern Europe: Bratislava, Slovakia

  Bratislava, Slovakia, formerly Pressburg, Hungary.

• Eastern Europe: Bucharest, Romania

  Bucharest was known before World War II as the Paris of the East.

• Eastern Europe: Budapest, Hungary

  Hungary's capital, Budapest.

• Eastern Europe: Gdansk, Poland

  The coastal town of Gdansk, Poland, is led onto the world stage in just a few years.

• Eastern Europe: Krakow, Poland

  Krakow boasts a fire-breathing dragon, knights who turn into pigeons, and the largest town square in Europe.

• Eastern Europe: Moscow, Russia

  Moscow, Russia, is associated with the Cold War and spies.

• Eastern Europe: Pecs, Hungary

  In Pecs, Hungary, The Eye goes off in search of local cuisine.

• Eastern Europe: Prague, Czech Republic

  Prague's spires, royal palace and gothic castles.

• Eastern Europe: Riga, Latvia

  Riga, Latvia contains many art nouveau buildings.

• Eastern Europe: Talinn, Eastonia

  Talinn, Estonia, has 24-hour daylight during the summer.

• Eastern Europe: The Road to Kosice

  Caves of the Tatras mountains and Levoca; the largest castle in Europe.

• Eastern Europe: Vilnius, Lithuania

  Lithuania is the most southerly of the Baltic States and home to the official centre of Europe.

• Eastern Europe: Warsaw, Poland

  Warsaw, Poland, rises like a phoenix from the flames of World War II.

• Eilat

  Tim Grundy and the Eye explore Israeli history from the seaside resort of Eilat, and take a swim with dolphins

• Fables from the Friary Fete

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye check out the Friars Fete on their globe-trotting historical tours

• Finland

  The intrepid duo venture to Finland on their European tour

• Fishing School

  Tim and the Eye head for a Welsh angling school to try a bit of course fishing.

• Flying Fun

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye meet the Red Arrows and park a Hercules during a downpour

• Foreigner's London

  Tim Grundy and the Eye explore London, from a tourist's viewpoint

• Get Down Shep

  Tim Grundy and the Eye visit the country and witness sheep dog trials

• Get Stuck In : Angling

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye check out an angling fair on the banks of the River Chatsworth

• Get Stuck In : Aromatherapy and Massage

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye learn about aromatherapy and massage

• Get Stuck In : Auctioneering

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye learn the fine art of selling at auction

• Get Stuck In : Bushcraft

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye visit Sussex where they discover ancient bushcrafting skills, create a shelter and become self-sufficient

• Get Stuck In : Carpentry

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye get stuck into a carpentry course

• Get Stuck In : Caving

  The winding Bagshawe Cavern in the Derbyshire underworld

• Get Stuck In : Circus School

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye check out life in the big top, getting the lowdown on circus skills including juggling and the trapeze

• Get Stuck In : Clog Dancing

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye pull on their clogs for a spot of dancing

• Get Stuck In : Fabrics

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye indulge in designer shirts in preparation for an awards ceremony

• Get Stuck In : Ferry

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye embark on a nautical adventure

• Get Stuck In : Fishing School

  Tim Grundy and the Eye travel to Wales to learn the art of fishing

• Get Stuck In : Flying Lessons

  The all-seeing Eye watches tremulously as Tim leaves terra firma to take a flying lesson

• Get Stuck In : Gardening

  The history of gardening at the Northern Horticultural Society in Harrogate

• Get Stuck In : Ghostbusting

  The daring duo do a spot of ghost hunting at an ancient abbey near Coventry

• Get Stuck In : Goldcraft

  Tim Grundy is urged by his all-seeing companion to tour an old jewellery factory in Birmingham

• Get Stuck In : Hairdressing

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye get the lowdown on hairdressing at a city centre salon

• Get Stuck In : Health Farm

  The Eye books Tim in at a local health farm for some rest and recuperation : a day should just about do it

• Get Stuck In : Medieval Tournament

  Tim dons a suit of armour and takes some lessons in old-fashioned combat

• Get Stuck In : Model Making

  The duo are caught up in the world of model making, meeting enthusiasts and helping with designs and layouts

• Get Stuck In : Motorbikes

  Tim and the Eye tackle basic compulsory training on a motorbike, before taking part in an off-road motorcross

• Get Stuck In : Pottery

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye explore the process of making pottery in Stoke-on-Trent

• Get Stuck In : Racing School

  Tim Grundy journeys to Donnington Park race track for a course in Grand Prix skills

• Get Stuck In : Roadwise

  Advanced motoring, a trucker with a difference, and a refresher course in being a pedestrian all help Tim and the Eye when they take to the road

• Get Stuck In : Rock Climbing

  Tim and his Eye go rock climbing

• Get Stuck In : Singing

  The travelling twosome undergo a vocal workout and visit a recording studio to warble a few tunes

• Get Stuck In : Stage School

  Hopeful thespians Tim and the all-seeing Eye check out a stage school before rediscovering the hidden art of the TV presenter

• Get Stuck In : Stained Glass

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye learn the intricacies of stained glass crafting

• Get Stuck In : Vets

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye try out their veterinary skills with another animal adventure

• Get Stuck In : Violin-Making

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye learn how to make a violin from scratch

• Get Stuck In : Watersports

  Tim dons wet and dry suits as he goes windsurfing and rowing

• Gibraltar

  Tim and the Eye explore the history of the Rock island : Gibraltar

• Gran Canaria

  Tim Grundy and the Eye take in the splendour of Gran Canaria

• Hadrian's Wall

  Tim Grundy visits the site of Hadrian's Wall and explains the history of the landmark

• Have a Nice Stay

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye find acting jobs in a hotel : but its the laundry rather than the lights that beckon

• Highlander

  Tim Grundy visits the Scottish Highlands : but will he restrain himself from tossing the caber at Eye?

• His Little Pony

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye chart the story of the horse, from the ass to the zebra

• How Far to the 19th?

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye get into the swing with a group of well-known golfers

• Inland Cyprus

  Tim Grundy and the all-seeing Eye tour the inland areas of Cyprus

• Isle of Man

  Tim Grundy and his camera-toting comrade take to the Isle of Man, searching for seals, Viking history, and TT racing

• Jersey

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye continue on their globe-trotting historical tour, landing in Jersey to explore the hidden secrets of the island

• Journey Down the Thames

  Tracing the length of England's Thames River.

• Lanzarote

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye explore the legends and myths of the popular resort of Lanzarote

• Lavely Lavvy

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye visit Lavenham in Suffolk and take part in a very wet carnival

• Le Mans

  The duo undertake a tour of Europe, stopping in Le Mans

• The Lleyn Peninsula

  Tim Grundy brushes up on his Welsh, visits the grave of David Lloyd George and takes a nostalgic trip on the Ffestinioog railway

• Loire Valley

  Tim Grundy and the all-seeing Eye venture to the Loire Valley to explore the hidden history of the region

• Madeira

  Tim Grundy and the all-seeing Eye hit the capital of Madeira

• Majorca

  Tim and the Eye unveil the bountiful beach-life of Majorca, and discover there's more to the island than sangria, sand and sunburn

• Make Mine a Pint

  The pair have a barrel : or two : of fun when they explore Theakston's brewery, and Tim Grundy researches the history of beer

• Malta

  Tim Grundy and the Eye explore the history of Malta

• Me and My Merry Men

  Tim Grundy and the Eye research facts on Robin Hood in the thick of Sherwood forest

• Moscow, Russia

  The Kremlin; Red Square.

• No Body Knows

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye explore the human body

• Normandy

  Tim Grundy and the Eye explore Normandy and research William the Conqueror's old stamping ground

• Northern Ireland
• Old McDonald's

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye explore the facts about milk production

• Pas de Calais

  The duo visit Europe, where they sample the local brew

• Prague, Czech Republic

  Prague Castle; Charles Bridge; St. Vitus Cathedral.

• Quarrying Queries

  Tim Grundy takes a trip down to Hillhead quarry

• Quo Vardis

  Tim Grundy gets the opportunity to live like a Roman, until he gets his marching orders

• Republic of Ireland

  Tim Grundy and the Eye roam around the Eire and explore its Celtic history : but the camera-toting companion needs to be dragged away from Middleton Whiskey Distillery first

• Roamin' All Over

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye travel along a few of the 10,000 miles of roads built by the Romans

• Rock Climbing

  Tim rock climbs.

• Roman Buxton

  The duo discover the delights of Limestone Way and Peak Forest

• Scilly Isles

  The duo continue their European odyssey in the Scilly Isles

• Ship Ahoy Matey

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye take a journey through the history of canals

• Ship to Shore - Anglesey

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye travel up the Menai Strait from Caernarfon Bay to Anglesey

• Ship to Shore : Cardiff

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye hit Cardiff and visit Tiger Bay, the vineyards and Castel Coch

• Ship to Shore - Chester

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye arrive in Chester and investigate historic remains including the Roman amphitheatre

• Ship to Shore : Colchester

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye sail past Felixstowe and Clacton-on-Sea before heading up river to Colchester, Britain's first capital

• Ship to Shore : Exeter

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye journey from the mouth of the River Exe to explore the most western site of Roman occupation in Britain : Exeter

• Ship to Shore : Grimsby and Hull

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye visit Grimsby and Hull where they explore the old Ross trawler and delve into the abundance of Roman remains and royalist relics

• Ship to Shore - Guernsey

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye check out Guernsey, discovering burial sites and wartime bunkers

• Ship to Shore: Inner Hebrides : Skye

  Tim and the Eye tour the west-coast Scottish island of Skye and visit islands of the Inner Hebrides

• Ship to Shore - Liverpool

  Tim Grundy and the all-seeing Eye visit the Western Approaches War Rooms in Liverpool, where they learn about the slave triangle story

• Ship to Shore : Naval Frigate

  Tim Grundy and the all seeing Eye step aboard a Royal Navy frigate and learn about the lives of the crew on their voyage to Plymouth

• Ship to Shore - Outer Hebrides: Lewis/Harris

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye cross from Skye to the Outer Hebrides, visiting Lewis Castle and feeling the quality of Harris tweed

• Ship to Shore - Pevensey Bay

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye visit the site of the Battle of Hastings where William the Conqueror established his base in Pevensey Bay, East Sussex

• Ship to Shore : The Royal River

  Tim Grundy and the Eye undertake a voyage along the historic River Thames, from Henley and Hampton Court to Tower Bridge

• Ship to Shore - The Solent

  Tim Grundy and the all-seeing Eye visit the home of the Royal Navy - the Solent

• Ship to Shore : The Wash

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye hit the east coast and find the Wash steeped in Arthurian legend

• Sicily

  Tim Grundy samples the beauty and explores the myths of Sicily

• Spain

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye continue their Spanish trip, taking in sausage-tasting in Taberna and checking out the spectacular waterfalls of Callossa

• Spain

  A profile of the infamous Rodrego Borgia, who lived at the castle in Xantina. Plus, a look at indigenous cheese

• St Ives and the Sea

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye rustle up a feast of fish facts on a trip to the Cornish coast

• St John

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye delve into the history of the St John Ambulance service

• Sweden

  The duo set off for Sweden on the next leg of their European tour

• Tanks for the Memory

  Tim Grundy gets to grips with relics of war, including Henry VIII's suit of armour and a 60-ton tank

• Tenerife

  Tim Grundy and his camera-toting consort explore the hidden history of Tenerife

• Train Tales

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye take in the North Yorkshire Moors Railway on their globe-trotting historical tour

• Tunisia

  Tim Grundy and his camera-toting companion explore the sights and sounds of Tunisia

• Turned Out Nice Again

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye meet weather experts at the Met Office

• Under London

  Tim Grundy explores the sewers and tube systems below London's streets, and finds Churchill's bunker and an underground cemetery

• Up, Up and Away

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye take to the sky in a bi-plane and discuss the history of flight

• Water Story

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye unearth facts about water on their globe-trotting historical tour

• You've Gotta' Dig This

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye get dirty down at Eton and dig up the facts on a 6,000-year-old body

• Zakynthos

  Tim Grundy and The Eye visit the Greek island of Zakynthos and explore its fascinating history

Two's Country: Special

• Christmas Special

  Tim and the all-seeing Eye continue their globe-trotting historical tour