Rick discovers Europe's largest tea plantation on the banks of the River Fal, bakes a simple yet sumptuous fruited tea loaf, and finds out how Cornwall inspired Charles Dickens. [S]
Rick soaks up the ambience at one of the UK's last live cattle markets, is in the mood for steak and kidney pudding, and sets sail out of Falmouth in a hand-built boat. [S]
Rick discovers Europe's largest tea plantation on the banks of the River Fal, bakes a simple yet sumptuous fruited tea loaf, and finds out how Cornwall inspired Charles Dickens. [S]
Rick soaks up the ambience at one of the UK's last live cattle markets, is in the mood for steak and kidney pudding, and sets sail out of Falmouth in a hand-built boat. [S]
Rick goes fishing under sail for his favourite oysters, makes a delicious fish soup, and discovers the all-but-forgotten story of Cornwall's ancient capital of Lostwithiel. [S]
Rick visits a deer farm near Bodmin Moor, makes a stunning but simple venison wellington, and defines the Cornish sense of humour over a pint with comedian Jonny Cowling. [S]
Rick enjoys one of the world's most scenic ferry crossings, rustles up a vegetarian tart, and investigates the Cornish influence on Oscar-winning composer Malcolm Arnold. [S]
Rick finds out about the back-breaking work done by women in Cornwall's mines, gets a little merry on botanical spirits, and adds a cheeky nip to a yummy clementine trifle. [S]
Rick goes fishing under sail for his favourite oysters, makes a delicious fish soup, and discovers the all-but-forgotten story of Cornwall's ancient capital of Lostwithiel. [S]
Rick visits a deer farm near Bodmin Moor, makes a stunning but simple venison wellington, and defines the Cornish sense of humour over a pint with comedian Jonny Cowling. [S]
Rick enjoys one of the world's most scenic ferry crossings, rustles up a vegetarian tart, and investigates the Cornish influence on Oscar-winning composer Malcolm Arnold. [S]
Rick finds out about the back-breaking work done by women in Cornwall's mines, gets a little merry on botanical spirits, and adds a cheeky nip to a yummy clementine trifle. [S]
Rick catches up with best-selling author Patrick Gale on the trail of Second World War poet Charles Causley before heading home to whip up his favourite sea bass dish. [S]
Rick spends a surreal afternoon watching a German film crew at work on a Cornish romance and discovers a brain-boosting mushroom, which he promptly puts in a stir-fry. [S]
Rick takes a trip back in time to his early days running a nightclub in Padstow before making the ultimate fish pie with some deliciously plump pollock. [S]
Rick travels to St Ives to meet artist Alfred Wallis and visits a very rare collection of medieval stained-glass windows in the church of St Neot in the shadow of Bodmin Moor. [S]
Rick catches up with best-selling author Patrick Gale on the trail of Second World War poet Charles Causley before heading home to whip up his favourite sea bass dish. [S]
Rick spends a surreal afternoon watching a German film crew at work on a Cornish romance and discovers a brain-boosting mushroom, which he promptly puts in a stir-fry. [S]
Rick takes a trip back in time to his early days running a nightclub in Padstow before making the ultimate fish pie with some deliciously plump pollock. [S]
Rick travels to St Ives to meet artist Alfred Wallis and visits a very rare collection of medieval stained-glass windows in the church of St Neot in the shadow of Bodmin Moor. [S]
Rick meets Springwatch presenter and biologist Gillian Burke, who takes him on a walk through a rare habitat called an Atlantic temperate rainforest on the banks of the Helford River. [S]
Cornwall has more than its fair share of folk tales; Rick recounts perhaps the most famous of them, the tale of the Mermaid of Zennor, near Land's End in this episode. [S]
Rick roams the dramatic north Cornish coast to tell the story of Thomas Hardy - one of Britain's best-loved writers - and his little-known love affair with a Cornishwoman. [S]
Rick meets Springwatch presenter and biologist Gillian Burke, who takes him on a walk through a rare habitat called an Atlantic temperate rainforest on the banks of the Helford River. [S]
Cornwall has more than its fair share of folk tales; Rick recounts perhaps the most famous of them, the tale of the Mermaid of Zennor, near Land's End in this episode. [S]
Rick roams the dramatic north Cornish coast to tell the story of Thomas Hardy - one of Britain's best-loved writers - and his little-known love affair with a Cornishwoman. [S]
Cornish king crab is on the menu for Rick as he heads out of Newquay to catch and cook this tasty crustacean before heading to Bodmin Moor to meet explorer Robin Hanbury. [S]
Rick heads from Penzance to the Isles of Scilly, where he learns about one of the Royal Navy's worst shipping disasters and meets a beekeeper trying to breed a native honeybee. [S]
Rick meets a man who is paid to eat 700 samples of cheese a week and then heads to Newlyn, which is the unlikely setting of one of Britain's most revolutionary art movements. [S]
Rick learns how Cornwall was at the heart of British Empire communications and also meets William Golding's daughter to learn about the inspiration behind his novel Lord of the Flies. [S]
Rick goes on a tour around the beautiful Camel Estuary, visits his long-time fish supplier Matthew Stevens, and examines the impact of second home ownership on Cornwall. [S]
Rick heads from Penzance to the Isles of Scilly, where he learns about one of the Royal Navy's worst shipping disasters and meets a beekeeper trying to breed a native honeybee. [S]
Rick meets a man who is paid to eat 700 samples of cheese a week and then heads to Newlyn, which is the unlikely setting of one of Britain's most revolutionary art movements. [S]
Rick learns how Cornwall was at the heart of British Empire communications and also meets William Golding's daughter to learn about the inspiration behind his novel Lord of the Flies. [S]
Rick goes on a tour around the beautiful Camel Estuary, visits his long-time fish supplier Matthew Stevens, and examines the impact of second home ownership on Cornwall. [S]
15/15. Rick visits the Rame Peninsula, far from the traditional tourist track and known for its beaches and cliffs. He also explores the history of the Cornish pasty. Also in HD. [S,AD]
5/15. Rick roams the dramatic north Cornish coast to tell the story of one of Britain's best-loved writers, Thomas Hardy, and his little-known love affair with a Cornishwoman. Also in HD. [S,AD]
1/15. Rick Stein takes a trip back in time to his early days running a nightclub in Padstow, before making the ultimate fish pie with some deliciously plump pollock. Also in HD. [S,AD]
15/15. As Rick's Cornish odyssey comes to an end, he takes a city break in Truro, where he discovers an unusual ghost story and tours the magnificent cathedral. Also in HD. [S,AD]
13/15. Rick is at Tintagel in Cornwall, the birthplace of the tale of King Arthur. Later, he explores the role of Methodism in Cornish history and meets a family who grow saffron. Also in HD. [S,AD]