Experiences 19 July 2023

New Channel 5 TV series for Channel Islands

We are very happy to announce that a 6 part TV series, narrated by Alan Titchmarsh, celebrating the beautiful Channel Islands, aired on Channel 5 this summer for 6 weeks.

We worked closely for several months with the production crew on content, logistics, scheduling and introducing them to some of our islands' wonderful residents whose families have lived here for generations.

The first week's premiere episode was the highest-rated programme, with an audience of over 1 million. 

Watch Episodes

Episode 1 features Peter de Sausmarez from local attraction Sausmarez Manor and Andy Furniss and business partner Lucy from the Petit Train.

Episode 2 features local kiosk and caterer Mim Sarre from Mim's Kiosk and Arthur Eldridge from Traditional Guernsey Jumper company Guernsey Woolens

Episode 3 features Guernsey Seaweed's Ben and Naomi Tustin, Trevor Rogers Davis from Guernsey Cans and Nik and Nikki, local farmers.

Episode 4 features tearoom owner Robert leading the Liberation Day celebration with a military vehicle cavalcade. Thai take-way owners Tan and Paul from Atan and Animal rescue worker Steve.

Episode 5 features Buz White and Tess Woodnut from Guernsey Boat Charters, Guernsey Oyster's farmer, Justin De Carteret on the Island of Herm and Jayne Packham from the Mental Tentacles, a local swimming group. 

Episode 6 features Luke Wheadon from Wheadon’s gin, Angela, a conservationists ridding the island of Sourfig and Helen, horse carriage owner on the Island of Sark.

Win a 5* Escape to Guernsey and Jersey with Channel 5

Channel 5 are running a competition where you'll have the chance to win a 4-night trip to Guernsey and Jersey. In Guernsey the winner will stay for 2 nights at the five-star Old Government House Hotel in St Peter Port with breakfast each day and an afternoon tea experience. 

Follow the link above to enter and view full T&Cs. Entries are open until midnight 15th September 2023. 

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