Devon & Cornwall: Coastal Lives, 16 March, 2024, Channel 4,

Coming to Channel 4 on Saturday 16 March 2024 at 8.00pm, the latest episode of Devon & Cornwall: Coastal Lives takes us on a journey along the stunning coastline of these picturesque southwestern counties. This intimate documentary series delves into the lives of individuals who have built their lives around the beauty and allure of the region’s 1000 miles of shoreline.

In Newquay, Cornwall, surfer Katy Beddoe is preparing for her return to competitive surfing after recovering from a knee injury. Her father, Keith, who happens to be a surfboard shaper, is lending his expertise to create a custom-made longboard that will give Katy the best chance at success.

Meanwhile, in Ilfracombe, North Devon, harbourmaster Georgina Carlo-Paat receives a unique and innovative tool in her mission to keep the waters free from plastic waste—a new robotic waterborne litter picker. As one of its kind in Britain, this machine will help maintain cleanliness in the harbor and ensure it remains shipshape.

On the south coast of Cornwall, we meet foraging chef Greg Milne as he ventures into woodlands near St Michael’s Mount in search of inspiration for an exciting new dish he plans to serve at his restaurant. His culinary creativity stems from exploring nature’s bounty and finding unique ingredients within his surroundings.

Despite grey stormy weather along the south Cornish coast near Falmouth, freedivers Georgina Miller and Alice Hickson fearlessly embark on their underwater adventures beneath choppy waves. These champion freedivers push boundaries by diving without breathing apparatuses for extended periods. In this episode, Georgina guides Alice through an awe-inspiring underwater cave—an experience she’ll never forget.

In Lynton and Lynmouth in Devon, Ashley Clarke and his daughter Natasha prepare for an inspection of their beloved funicular railway—a cherished mode of transport for both tourists and locals alike. The railway plays an integral role in the community, and its maintenance and safety are of utmost importance.

Lastly, geologist Kevin Page takes us to Crediton in Mid Devon as he plans an expedition to unearth secrets from the county’s prehistoric past. He embarks on a journey along the cliffs between Seaton and Lyme Regis, scouring for ammonites—a type of curly shelled mollusk that inhabited Earth almost 200 million years ago. This stretch of coastline holds such geological significance that an entire time period is named after it—the Devonian Period.

Stay tuned to Channel 4 on Saturday 16 March 2024 at 8.00pm for an exploration of the lives intertwined with the breathtaking coastal landscapes of Devon and Cornwall.