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Episode 5

Rick roams the dramatic north Cornish coast to tell the story of one of Britain’s best-loved writers, Thomas Hardy, and his little-known love affair with a Cornishwoman.

Following in the footsteps of one of his literary heroes, Rick roams the dramatic north Cornish coast to tell the story of one of Britain’s best-loved writers, Thomas Hardy, and his little-known love affair with a Cornishwoman.

Another famous writer, Dylan Thomas, dubbed Rick’s next stop, Mousehole, as ‘the loveliest village in Britain’. It’s here that Rick discovers the origins of the iconic Cornish dish stargazy pie.

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Sat 8 Feb 202511:15

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RoleContributor
PresenterRick Stein
DirectorMatt Bennett
ProducerCaroline Topliss
EditorChristine Pancott
EditorSeth Hopewell
Production ManagerJulie Gilmartin
Executive ProducerMatt Bennett
Production CompanyShine TV Ltd

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