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Series 1: 9. Newcastle
Miriam Margolyes narrates a tour of the United Kingdom. This episode visits Newcastle and the north east of England. Miriam guides viewers along the Tyne, taking in the beautiful bridges, the bustling quayside and the Hoppings fair. The programme meets the locals to learn some Geordie, sees Dr Martin Luther King accept his honorary degree from Newcastle University and joins in a jolly night on the town - with plenty of song along the way.
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