Yorkshire Great and Small with Dan and Helen: North York Moors
02:50 am - 03:40 am, Saturday, July 4 on 5 (5)
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North York Moors
Helen Skelton and Dan Walker explore the North York Moors, starting in Great Ayton - Captain Cook's boyhood village. After pitstops for buns and sweets, they hop on electric bikes and tackle the iconic Roseberry Topping. They also cycle the Cleveland Way to Cook's Monument, pausing for panoramic views and a candid conversation about his controversial legacy
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Cast & Crew
Dan Walker
(Presenter)
Helen Skelton
(Presenter)
Andrew Painten
(Series producer)
Mark McMullen
(Executive producer)
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Did You Know..
Dan Walker
(Presenter)
Helen Skelton
(Presenter)
Born:
July 19, 1983
in
Carlisle
Best Known For:
Blue Peter.
Early-life:
Helen Elizabeth Skelton was born in Carlisle on July 19, 1983. She was brought up on a dairy farm in Cumbria and went on to study journalism at Cumbria Institute of the Arts. During her time at college, she worked as an extra on Coronation Street and Cutting It.
Career:
In 2005, Skelton became a breakfast presenter on BBC Radio Cumbria. At the time, she was also a reporter on Newsround and Sportsround. Her big break came in 2008 when she replaced Zoe Salmon as a presenter on Blue Peter. Known for her daring stunts, she stayed with the show until 2013. Since leaving Blue Peter, Skelton has reported from Wimbledon and worked on Countryfile, Walk on the Wild Side and Holiday Hit Squad. In 2012, she was a contestant on the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special. She has also appeared on a celebrity edition of The Chase and All Star Family Fortunes.
Quote:
'I grew up on a farm in Cumbria, so I love being surrounded by fields.'
Trivia:
Skelton is a qualified tap dance teacher.
Andrew Painten
(Series producer)
Mark McMullen
(Executive producer)
