The Great British Countryside

This could have been something really special, especially with the hosts, which seemed to have chemistry and banter. But it turned into the cure for insomnia.

Hugh goes up an intriguing lighthouse in the first episode, and from then on, my interest started to disappear as things delved far too deeply into the geology of the areas and landscape. It was all quite scientific, instead of travel-like - complete with layered animations of the Earth.

That is not what I wanted. I just wanted to relax and learn about some nice places in the beautiful British countryside, places I would be inspired to visit for myself someday.

Perhaps a product of the times, this just came across cheap, and mundane - there are so many other better shows of this type out there.

This could have been a great series. The presenters Bradley and Dennis are very good, very clear and likeable. The content is very interesting and informative, with clear explanations.

Unfortunately whoever was let loose on the visual presentation wasn't up to the job. Clumsy inept use of optical filters has for me ruined the program, views we are informed as being beautiful obliterated by overly filtered sky make you wonder why filters were needed if it was so beautiful a view. Hardly a sequence goes by that is not marred by the dreaded filter enthusiast.

What a shame. This program was potentially a gem.