B&B BY THE SEA

A unique hideaway on Northern Ireland’s spectacular coastline where famous faces explore the delights of the sea, acquire new skills and are welcomed into the B&B team.

In this warm and joyful series, viewers are invited to spend the evening cosied up in the aspirational world of B&B by the Sea. This is a series full of incredible food, local produce, celebrity guests and welcoming neighbours – all set against the powerful backdrop of the mighty Atlantic Ocean.

Set in a gorgeous authentic B&B balanced on the edge of the world in Castlerock, an idyllic fishing village on the North Coast of Northern Ireland, our B&B boasts a flourishing garden for growing and entertaining, and a dining kitchen made for gatherings.

EPISODE 1: SHIRLEY BALLAS
Queen of the dancefloor and Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas is kept on her toes by the B&B team. From pig farming to pottery, Shirley takes it all in her stride.

EPISODE 2: DEBORAH MEADEN
Dragon’s Den investor and queen of deals, Deborah Meaden faces a challenge in the B&B kitchen to see if she can cook her first ever meal. Can this dragon take the heat?

EPISODE 3: FRED SIREIX
Renowned maitre’d Fred Sireix is hoping his hospitality skills will come in handy at the B&B, where he tastes a seventeenth century tipple and mucks in at the local butchers.

EPISODE 4: ELLIE SIMMONDS
Newly retired Paralympian Swimmer Ellie Simmonds hopes to feel right at home at the B&B by the sea. She visits a potato farm with a view and sets sail on the Atlantic Ocean.

EPISODE 5: UGO MONYE
Former rugby star and TV presenter Ugo Monye checks in to the B&B. He brings in the catch of the day and trials an age-old sport, whilst mucking in with host Sharon and her team.

EPISODE 6: GLORIA HUNNIFORD
TV legend Gloria Hunniford is back on home soil lending a hand to the B&B team. She meets an award-winning flock and helps out Michelin starred chef Alex Greene in the kitchen.

EPISODE 7: LARRY LAMB
The B&B team take Gavin & Stacy star Larry Lamb on an adventure to discover the Causeway Coast. He meets a special Japanese herd and visits the local seaside town, Ballycastle.

EPISODE 8: CERYS MATTHEWS
Musician and radio host Cerys Matthews visits the B&B for a chance to taste some liquid gold and fulfil a lifelong dream visiting the legendary Giant’s Causeway.

EPISODE 9: LINFORD CHRISTIE
Britain’s fastest ever sprinter Linford Christie makes quick work of the B&B tasks. He discovers the art of beekeeping and tests the waters off Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coast.

EPISODE 10: DEBBIE MCGEE
Television, stage and radio star Debbie McGee adds some magic to the B&B. She visits a local smokehouse and discovers the art of glassblowing with an unusual ingredient.

EPISODE 11: SI KING
Geordie biker Si King checks in to the B&B. The team make use of Si’s foodie knowledge cooking up a storm in the kitchen, tasting a local tipple and fishing for their brunch.

EPISODE 12: NEIL RAZOR RUDDOCK
Football legend Neil Razor Ruddock’s stay at the B&B is a game of two halves. He kicks off tasting some local fare and finishes with a tour of Northern Ireland’s walled city.

EPISODE 13: NINA WADIA
Whilst visiting the B&B, actress and comedian Nina Wadia turns her hand to fishing and chocolate making. She also cooks a decadent lobster linguine perfect for the B&B team.

EPISODE 14: ADAM WOODYATT
Actor Adam Woodyatt swaps London’s Eastend for Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coast. The B&B team test his moves with the local fitness enthusiasts and put him to work in the kitchen.

EPISODE 15: RICHARD BLACKWOOD
Hollyoaks star Richard Blackwood takes a break from the limelight to muck in with the B&B team. He tests out his cooking skills and discovers the art of blacksmithing.

 

 

“B&B by the Sea is a hidden gem in the TV schedules”. WHAT TO WATCH
“Leisurely camera sweeps across the landscape captured that holiday feeling when you wake up and take in a glorious view.” DAILY MAIL
“Neat half-hour format” DAILY MAIL
“A sweet little half-hour show” THE TIMES

DURATION

15 x half hours

BROADCASTER

BBC

YEAR OF PRODUCTION

2023

PRODUCED BY

Afro-Mic Productions

COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION

Northern Ireland

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