Inspired by her passion for books, Mel hooks up with her friend and Dorset local, Martin Clunes, to explore the spectacular scenery and iconic locations made famous by some of Britain's favourite books and films.
In this funny, revealing and heart-warming travelogue, the two friends walk in the footsteps of Meryl Streep’s French Lieutenant’s Woman, stoke up the engine on a steam train ride through Enid Blyton country and having worked up a thirst Mel and Martin sample Dorset’s finest cider on a farm overlooking magical Corfe Castle. A boat trip to the world-famous Durdle Door on the breathtaking Jurassic coast proves challenging for the sea-sick Mel despite Martin’s best efforts at distracting her by reading bursts of Thomas Hardy and they meet, walk and talk with Raynor Winn, author of the blockbuster No 1 best-selling novel The Salt Path.
"This literary angle gave the documentary a focus usually missing from the usual more scattershot regional travelogues."
THE I
**** [Four Stars]
"A jolly and entertaining affair."
THE I
"The banter sandwiched between literary history and lovely scenery is smashing."
SUN TV MAGAZINE
***** [Five Stars]
"Delightful travelogue."
SUN TV MAGAZINE
"Pick of the day."
SUN TV MAGAZINE
"TV choice."
SUNDAY MIRROR
"What to watch this week."
SUNDAY EXPRESS
"Pick of the week."
MAIL ON SUNDAY
"Jolly good fun."
THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
"A bouncy literary tour of Dorset."
THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
"The best of the week ahead."
THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
"Putting a literary spin on the celebrity travelogue."
SUNDAY TIMES CULTURE MAGAZINE
"Critic's Choice."
SUNDAY TIMES CULTURE MAGAZINE
"A celebrity travelogue with a difference."
THE I
"This week's ten to watch."
THE I
"Pick of the week."
RADIO TIMES
"Pick of the week."
TOTAL TV GUIDE
"Pick of the week."
TV & SATELLITE WEEK
"Pick of the week."
WHAT'S ON TV
"A novel adventure!"
TV TIMES
"Pick of the week."
TV TIMES
"Don't miss this travelogue with a difference."
TV TIMES
"It's such a brilliant premise."
TV CHOICE
"The best of this week's TV."
TV CHOICE