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A Very British Road Trip

Fast Show comedians John Thomson and Simon Day embark on a humorous tour of the British counties' bizarre traditions and pastimes.

Episodes

Season Season 1 Episode Guide

1 - Cornwall #1

... with John Thomson and Simon Day. Cornwall: Fast Show comedians John Thomson and Simon Day embark on a humorous tour of the British counties' bizarre traditions and pastimes. (S1, ep 1)

2 - Carmarthenshire #2

... with John Thomson and Simon Day. Carmarthenshire: The comedians stop in south-west Wales, where they join a pagan group, learn to shear sheep and compete in sheepdog trials. (S1, ep 2)

3 - Sussex #3

... with John Thomson and Simon Day. Sussex: John and Simon head to Sussex, where they encounter Mods and Rockers, a haunted hotel and a chilli-eating contest. (S1, ep 3)

4 - Warwickshire #4

... with John Thomson and Simon Day. Warwickshire: John and Simon visit Shakespeare country, where they forage for food in the woods and undergo 1914-style military training. (S1, ep 4)

5 - Herefordshire #5

... with John Thomson and Simon Day. Herefordshire: In the West Midlands, John and Simon hunt snakes and meet the man with the world's biggest collection of latex dolls. (S1, ep 5)

6 - Lancashire #6

... with John Thomson and Simon Day. Lancashire: Simon and John take on the world's biggest breakfast in Lancashire, where they stuff road kill and join a clog dancing troupe. (S1, ep 6)

7 - Essex #7

... with John Thomson and Simon Day. Essex: Simon and John investigate strange customs in Essex, where they practise magic tricks and throw some darts with a diamond geezer. (S1, ep 7)

8 - Best Of #8

... with John Thomson and Simon Day. Best Of: Simon and John look back on their trip around the UK, reflecting on the strange customs that characterise its colourful counties. (8 of 8)