Jeffrey and Charlie own a Jamaican street food business and are launching a brand new vegetarian curry at the local county show…
In Windermere, street food chefs Charlotte and Jeffrey cook up a storm as they attempt to bring a taste of the Caribbean to the streets of Cumbria with a Jamaican-inspired dish using all local produce. They hope the tantalising smell will be enough to pull in the crowds at the upcoming Westmorland Show and put their foodie business on the Cumbrian map.
In the South, on the Lancashire border, the King’s Guide to Morecambe Sands, Michael Wilson has the difficult job of ensuring safe passage of this perilous bay. It’s a role that dates back to 1548, under the reign of Henry VIII. Today, Michael has to escort 30 horses and riders for a 5 mile gallop across the sands.
Along the coast, in Whitehaven, first-generation boat builders Mark and Julie race against time to get a very special craft finished in time. After a year of restoration work, the boat takes to the water for the first time.
In the market town of Ulverston, the town is gearing up for one of Europe’s largest lantern festivals. Community group leader, Mervyn Bedford gathers his team to craft a very special lantern for the event. As dusk falls, the group can only hope it’s a showstopper and lights up the streets.
In Buttermere, the peace and tranquility is interrupted as one of Cumbria’s most unique sports, hound trailing, takes off over the fells. Trainer Sarah Harper and her trusty dog Rosie are going for gold as they take to the start line.
Cumbria: The Lakes & the Coast, tonight at 8 pm on Channel 5
