Yorkshire Great And Small with Dan & Helen | Series 2 Preview (5)

Dan Walker and Helen Skelton embark on a joyful, scenic journey through God’s Own Country. Blending gentle humour with uplifting encounters, the pair explore iconic landscapes, meet the characters who bring the countryside to life, and uncover the quirks, history and heritage of Yorkshire.

From dramatic moorland hikes to ancient abbeys, from farm ice cream to rare breed farm animals and sweet shops, every episode celebrates the beauty of the county and its people. With boots on and banter flowing, Dan and Helen bring a fresh perspective to Yorkshire - part travelogue, part tonic, all charm.

In the first episode, Dan and Helen take on the wild beauty of 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, learning about mining collapses, youthful adventures, and 'turbo mode' climbs.

They cycle the Cleveland Way to Cook’s Monument, pausing for panoramic views and a candid conversation about Cook’s controversial legacy. At Stamfrey Farm, Dan mucks in at milking time, dodging cow tails and learning the secrets behind a family’s new ice cream venture—before indulging in clotted cream scoops with the herd looking on.

Finally, Dan and Helen reunite at Mount Grace Priory - one of England’s best-preserved Carthusian monasteries - where Helen explores the gardens and Dan learns about the monks' silent lives. It’s a fittingly peaceful and reflective end to a day of hills, history, and Helen’s cow-scented critique.

Yorkshire Great and Small with Dan and Helen returns Thursday 18th September at 8pm on 5.