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Retracing the footsteps of Nikolaus Pevsner, Joan Bakewell explores Derbyshire's buildings, including Haddon Hall, Richard Arkwright's mill at Cromford and the carved tombs at Wirksworth, Baden Hall and Fenny Bentley

Writer Philip Hoare explores Hampshire, the county where he grew up, visiting Southampton docks, Winchester Cathedral, the Royal Victoria Hospital in Netley and the Isle of Wight retreats of Queen Victoria and Tennyson.

Jonathan Meades visits the inspiration for Evelyn Waugh's Brideshead Revisited, Madresfield Court, and tours Worcestershire's many picturesque follies and churches, which he believes are 'eye-catchers first, houses of God second'

Historian John Grundy explores Northumberland, including the ruins of Lindisfarne Priory, the dramatic Dunstanburgh Castle and the city of Newcastle.

Philippa Gregory travels to Bristol, discovering the vast wealth the city acquired through the slave trade, and visiting Brunel's Clifton suspension bridge.

Craig Brown reports on his travels around Suffolk, where he contrasts painter Thomas Gainsborough's view of the area with composer Benjamin Britten's. He visits Southwold with crime writer PD James, and meets historical re-enactment fan and owner of Kentwell Hall, Patrick Phillips.