Matt Baker concludes his journey across the British Isles this Tuesday, June 24, at 9 PM on More4. The Season Final of Matt Baker’s British Isles looks at the unsung heroes who work to preserve the nation’s history and ensure its day-to-day operations run smoothly.
Baker’s final stop brings him to Scotland, where he joins a team working to save historic monuments, from grand castles to ancient cathedrals. These are the folks blending age-old building methods with modern techniques to keep centuries of history standing. Then, in London, Matt visits Liverpool Street Station, meeting the workers who keep this bustling transport hub moving—many of whom have their own personal connections to the landmark.
The tour also stops in South Wales, where Matt gets a sense of the skills needed to maintain critical power lines, joining linesmen as they deal with the essential task of keeping the lights on. Finally, the program heads to Portadown to meet the family behind the UK’s oldest carpet company, a firm supplying floor coverings to some of the world’s most notable addresses.
This concluding episode is a fine capstone to a series that has consistently put the spotlight on remarkable people working in remarkable places, doing incredible things across the UK.
