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Tony Francis introduces the programme riding on the Fosseway as he continues his cycle journey along the historic Roman road. This week he starts at the Queen’s Sconce which is a 17th century defensive earthwork on the outskirts of Newark in Nottinghamshire. He meets Nick Ireland who is dressed in the costume of a civil war Royalist garrison commander and demonstrates his antique firearm. Views of Newark town centre including the market place and the River Trent. Tony investigates the town’s links to the civil war and visits the Governor’s House which is now a café, looks at the outside of Newark Castle and sees St Mary Magdalene church which has a hole in the spire which was made by a cannon ball. High angle view over Newark.
For the next report Tony looks at kingfisher birds from a hide overlooking the River Wye in Herefordshire. Kevin Roberts of the RSPB provides a commentary on the habits of the birds. Shots of kingfishers (and extra shots of the birds catching fish which are probably RSPB material).
Anne Dawson then reports from Marsh Gibbon in Buckinghamshire. The village has an unusual men-only Friendly Society. The society was formed as a savings club before the social security system was in place and continues to pay death benefits to members. Its men only structure has become controversial. Views of Marsh Gibbon village and a parade on Oak Apple Day by members of the society. B/w stills of earlier parades. Anne talks to pub landlord Richard Kain and Edwin Herring who are both members and vox pops with other villagers. She also sees the bell ringers in action (the society was originally formed from their ranks) and talks to Reverend David Hiscock. The members eat a lunch, and we also see an initiation ceremony in which a new recruit drinks a jug of beer.
Returning to Newark, Tony then drops in on the international antiques fair held at the showground. He talks to stall holders, buyers and the show’s director Neil Munro. Views of antiques for sale at the event. Back in the town Tony chats to Paul Smith who is travelling the country’s waterways in a canal boat.
Camera: Alun Knott; Glen Armstrong; Dave Whitcutt; Steve Trinder
Sound: Alan Green; Mike Bird; Sean Taylor; Craig Barlow
VT Editors: Justin Eely; Peter Mason
Dubbing: Robin Ward
Research: Holly Tatham; Lynn Todd
Location Directors: John Dickinson; Anne Dawson
Series Producer: Tony Francis
Production number CEN/00938/0026