Susan Calman's Grand Day Out — Season 7

The comedian sets out to discover the Channel Islands, which are just a few miles from the French coast. She arrives in Jersey at peak Jersey Royal potato season, and encounters iconic doe-eyed local cows. Susan also meets a sixth-generation farmer, and learns about the traditional art of potato harvesting on the slopes of Rozel Bay.

In historic Nottinghamshire, Susan hears tales of superheroes, explores mysterious caves, lets off steam in a wondrous example of Victorian invention, and walks in the footsteps of ice skaters Torvill and Dean. The comedian also meets a Robin Hood enthusiast, flexes her fingers at an archery contest, and takes in Newstead Abbey, Lord Byron's ancestral home.

The comedian explores the West Yorkshire Valleys, beginning in Keighley, and also visits Holmfirth, best known for being the setting of sitcom classic Last of the Summer Wine. Susan then heads to the rugged Ilkley Moor, and in the charming village of Upperthong, she investigates the sport of welly wanging. Last stop is York, where she visits the National Railway Museum.

The comedian takes her campervan into a different country for the first time, exploring the captivating landscapes of the Irish coast. In Derry she meets the man famous for creating the contemporary murals that transformed the city. Next, Susan tours the iconic Wild Atlantic Way, a breath-taking coastal route renowned for its rugged cliffs and enchanting beaches. The presenter also explores Ireland's rich folklore, and meets a man who has reintroduced wolves to the Irish wilderness for the first time in two centuries.

Susan begins a tour of some of Britain's best-loved seaside resorts as, each week, she visits a seaside town to enjoy all it has to offer.Over the next editions: Susan starts beside the sea in lovely Lyme Regis, next she's off to Eastbourne to enjoy its elegant pier and promenade. She then heads to Wales and has a blast in Barry Island. She travels to Yorkshire for beach cricket in Bridlington, before ending her adventures in Cromer with a glorious trip on the North Norfolk railway. It's fast paced and full of joy a seaside treat from start to finish!Susan begins her seaside holiday trips in Lyme Regis on the south coast, starting at the historic harbour, the Cobb. From here she makes her way along the jetty bumping into a group preparing for a game of water polo in the sea. She stops for a chat and can't resist some over enthusiastic umpiring. Full of seaside fun, Susan makes a beeline for the amusements – she's feeling lucky and is keen to win a prize!Lyme Regis is on Dorset's Jurassic coast and on Monmouth beach Susan meets chef and forager Harriet who shows Susan a locally-sourced twist to accompany the classic seaside favourite, fish and chips. Back at the bustling harbour, Susan takes to the water with the local Gig Boat racing team. It's a bit choppy and so what better way to relax afterwards than in Lyme's beachfront sauna followed by an exhilarating dip in the sea.On the promenade Susan meets showbiz legend and Carry On star Anita Harris who is in for a treat from the shanty singing Chantry Buoys. In the historic town, Anita visits a jeweller and makes an ammonite shaped pendant inspired by Lyme's rich Jurassic past. Later, Susan is in search of an ice cream and discovers that Lyme locals have supersized their seaside treat to a croffle – a delicious duo where a waffle meets a croissant topped with cream and ice cream!Beyond the town Susan uncovers the perfect seaside stay, a converted shepherd's hut with stunning views over the rolling Dorset hills. Before she leaves, there's time to snap up a souvenir - you can never have too many tea towels - and one last stroll along the iconic Cobb, paying homage to a movie favourite The French Lieutenant's Woman filmed here in Lyme Regis – in Susan's own inimitable style.

This time Susan is off to the UK's sunniest place: Eastbourne on the southeast coast.It's an elegant resort and Susan begins at the beautiful golden pier. There's fun in the amusements and the Victorian Tea Rooms is a bustling spot for a traditional afternoon tea, Calman style - who needs jam anyway? She's then off to Sovereign Harbour for a rib boat to the iconic chalk sea cliff of Beachy Head, the highest in the UK. Nearby is Belle Tout lighthouse, now a unique B&B complete with 360-degree views from the lantern room.Her next stop is the Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway. A dream come true for any holidaymaker but especially for Susan who loves all things miniature and all things railway. She even gets to blow the whistle! Fish and chips are a must, and in Eastbourne Susan takes this seaside classic to another level with the vegan version - and finds it's a surprising taste sensation.On the beach Susan meets up with singer and broadcaster Aled Jones who reminisces on his childhood growing up by the sea. Susan takes Aled to an ice cream parlour, but it's a treat with a twist –a seaside sundae competition. It's Susan versus Aled – chocolate sauce and squirty cream at the ready! Then, along the beach, Aled meets a group beach fishing. He learned to fish as a boy, and, whether he catches or not, it brings back memories, and proves a beautiful way to spend time by the sea.Susan rounds off her trip with a visit to Eastbourne's band stand, billed as the busiest on earth. Listening to the Eastbourne Silver Band play Sussex by the Sea is the perfect end to her seaside holiday on the southeast coast- and she can't wait to return.

The presenter is in Barry Island, south Wales, made famous by the sitcom Gavin and Stacey. On the promenade Susan meets a gathering of camper vans, known collectively as Barryfornia. She also stops for a chat and gets a few tips for when she's next on the road with her own beloved vehicle. Later, Susan has a look around the elegant B&B, Gileston Manor.

Susan Calman heads to Bristol and the Cotswolds, starting with the sights of a pioneering engineer she's been obsessed with since school: Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Susan learns about the incredible community spirit behind the 1960s Bristol Bus Boycott from a man who played a vital role in changing race equality laws throughout the UK. She visits a wildlife centre to have a gander at the world's rarest goose. In the chocolate box town of Chipping Campden, Susan joins in the excitement of a unique local event - the Cotswolds Olimpicks. And to finish, Susan heads to Blenheim Palace.