Weird Britain

Season 2

TV series explores British legends, mysteries, history through host Andy McGrath's travels, aided by celebrities, experts, using technology to investigate supernatural tales and conduct innovative research.

Where to Watch Weird Britain • Season 2

12 Episodes

  • Worcestershire
    E1
    WorcestershireAndy embarks on an enchanting journey to a haunted bookstore once graced by Charles Dickens, investigates the captivating mystery of King John's missing bones, and stands in awe beneath an ancient oak that sheltered William Shakespeare. He walks the path of King Charles's valiant last stand during the English Civil War, delves into the intriguing rumours of Oliver Cromwell's deal with the devil, and reveals the fascinating origins of Britain's beloved condiment.
  • Scotland 2
    E2
    Scotland 2Andy visits one of Edinburgh's eerie vaults and encounters an inexplicable ghostly phenomenon. He retraces the steps of notorious serial killers Burke and Hare, travels to the battlefield of Culloden to learn how this momentous battle profoundly changed Scotland's destiny, and embarks on a journey to a famous monument and a hidden cave to uncover the legend of one of Scotland's Greatest heroes.
  • Yorkshire
    E3
    YorkshireAndy explores the origins of modern witches, attends a vampire masquerade with Dracula and investigates a fairy hoax, revealing myth versus reality. He also teams up with experts to explore the legendary werewolves of the Yorkshire Wolds.
  • Herefordshire
    E4
    HerefordshireAndy embarks on a journey to Hereford Cathedral, where the Mappa Mundi and a copy of the Magna Carta await, revealing the profound impact of a cider tax on the American Civil War. At the same time, Jayne Harrison delves into enchanting local legends, featuring a bell-stealing mermaid and a ruined church linked to "The Hound of the Baskervilles," while uncovering a heartfelt tale of a girl's enduring love for her pet dragon.
  • Staffordshire
    E5
    StaffordshireAndy and Dr. Kate Cherrell explore legends like the Kidsgrove boggart and the Green Knight, visiting the Four Crosses Inn, while discovering stories of Morgana Le Fay and an evil mermaid, ending with a 'Holy Grail' encounter.
  • Scotland 3
    E6
    Scotland 3Andy embarks on an inspiring journey back to Scotland, exploring Rosslyn Chapel and its intriguing connection to the Holy Grail, as made famous in the Da Vinci Code books. He meets comedian Billy Kirkwood at a cave believed to house a legendary beast and uncovers the story of Scotland's most infamous witch, while also visiting Yester Castle, a remarkable structure built by a local necromancer with the help of a goblin horde. Delving into the mysteries of the Falkirk Triangle, a global UFO hotspot, Andy learns about a frightening abduction and participates in a UFO nightwatch. His adventure continues as he tests his remote submersible in the depths of Loch Morar and Loch Ness, and he explores the story of Felicity the puma, the only big cat ever captured in Britain, discovering the decaying remains of the trap that once held her in a hidden, overgrown forest.
  • Worcestershire 2
    E7
    Worcestershire 2Andy visits Worcestershire to honour his childhood rock hero, explores a gender-biased cave, and unravels the mystery of "Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm?" He later meets a treasure hunter and enjoys May Day Morris dancing.
  • Nottinghamshire
    E8
    NottinghamshireAndy and Dr. Kate Cherrell explore Nottingham's eerie museum with creepy dolls and a haunted hearse. They visit the rumoured haunted National Justice Museum and learn about Robin Hood and a cursed galleon at an old pub.
  • Wales 2
    E9
    Wales 2Andy McGrath explores Roman Wales, and ancient sites, the Isle of Anglesey, and learning about St. David's birth. In Carmarthen, he connects with Merlin's Oak and ends his journey in Snowdonia, investigating the battle behind its name.
  • Cornwall 3
    E10
    Cornwall 3Andy McGrath embarks on a journey back to the mystical county of Cornwall to explore a monastery perched atop a holy island and the tomb of a legendary Cornish giant who once instilled fear in a local town
  • Somerset 2
    E11
    Somerset 2Andy embarks on an inspiring journey back to Somerset, where he conducts a ghost hunt in the infamous Shepton Mallet Prison, visits the magnificent SS Great Britain in Bristol to uncover the remarkable engineering achievements of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, and travels to Cheddar Cave, discovering its archaeological treasures and world-renowned cheese, before meeting a living descendant of the legendary Cheddar Man.
  • Weird Events
    E12
    Weird EventsIn search of adventure, Andy dives into Britain's weirdest events. He chases cheese down a hill in Gloucestershire, bog dives in Wales, eats chillies in Dorset, navigates a homemade raft in Monmouth, and faces Vikings at Tintagel.

 

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