In the latest episode of Our Great Yorkshire Life, airing on Channel 5, we head first to Dewsbury, where Jo Ounsley, her husband Phil, and concierge Sally are preparing for the arrival of Bengal Romeo, whose owner is jetting off to the Maldives for a birthday celebration.
The team is committed to ensuring Romeo receives the utmost care and attention during his stay. They are also hosting regular visitor Lola, whose owners are embarking on an east coast holiday. To make Lola’s stay special, Jo, Phil, and Sally decorate her room with a coastal theme and source fresh fish from Whitby for a delicious à la carte treat.
The episode also features model railway enthusiast Simon George, who has dedicated himself to creating an incredibly detailed 200-foot-long replica of a 1.5-mile stretch of track from his childhood memories in the 1980s. Simon’s model boasts over 100,000 individual components, meticulously crafted through diligent research and personal recollections. Once complete, he plans to carefully transport it to Wakefield centre for a special display.
Journalist Christa Ackroyd visits the magnificent Wentworth Woodhouse, a stately home near Rotherham. With 365 rooms and five miles of corridors, it is twice the width of Buckingham Palace and the largest single house built for a private family in Europe. There is a look at the ongoing restoration efforts led by facilities manager Julie Readman and Dame Julie Kenny, who are committed to preserving this 1730s stately home.
The village of Crakehall provides the setting for a lively competition as Jonathan Firby’s team faces off against local rival Dickie Broach in a game of Quoits. This traditional northern game, popular among Yorkshire mining communities in the 1880s, is experiencing a resurgence, and the episode captures the passion and fun of this unique sport.
Our Great Yorkshire Life Season 3 Episode 10 airs Tuesday, 27 August 2024, at 7:00 pm on Channel 5.
