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Where to watch "James Martin's Islands to Highlands"
20. The Shetland Islands
2020 - Season 1
In the final episode, James visits a place he's always wanted to see - the beautiful Shetland Islands - and they definitely do not disappoint. James gets to hire a vintage car to explore the area, where he learns about traditional fish salting and cooks a tasty vegetable curry at a local social enterprise project. Later on, he learns all about Shetland community spirit and cake at one of their famous Sunday teas, and finally cooks up a Shetland-inspired paella on a beautiful local beach.
19. The Isle of Skye
2020 - Season 1
James takes a magical trip to the stunning Isle of Skye, where he's joined by top chef and ultimate Scotsman Tony Singh. Tony visits a local bakery which doubles as an art gallery and learns to make the local oatcakes. James is inspired by the amazing local seafood and cooks up a tasty dish using plaice and lovage. Their day comes to a perfect end aboard a boat, where they spot dozens of dolphins, and James cooks up a fresh lobster and langoustine dish with an added Scottish twist.
18. The Cairngorms
2020 - Season 1
James takes a trip to the stunning Cairngorms National Park, where he's joined by chef pal Nick Nairn. Amongst today's adventures, they visit some friendly reindeer and brave the rapids on the River Spey, where they go whitewater rafting. James takes a quad bike through the ancient pine forests, where he meets up with a farmer and his special breed of Highland cattle, which then inspires him to cook a tasty Highland beef carpaccio.
17. The Royal Scotsman
2020 - Season 1
James is joined by chef pal Nick Nairn. They're enjoying the luxury trip of a lifetime aboard The Royal Scotsman. James visits the kitchen aboard the train, where he cooks up a traditional duck a l'orange. Nick visits a special bakery housed in an old prisoner of war camp and James uses the bread to make a tasty ham and cheese toastie in the grounds of historic Scone Palace. The day ends back aboard the Royal Scotsman, where James and Nick dine in style in the beautiful dining room.
16. Northern Ireland Pt. 2
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Today's trip takes James back to Northern Ireland with his old chef buddy Paul Rankin, where they're exploring the area around Lough Neagh, the biggest freshwater lake in the British Isles.
15. Northern Ireland - Part One
2020 - Season 1
James is joined in Northern Ireland by his good pal and local boy Paul Rankin. They brave the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge together, then James cooks a tasty fish dish with the dramatic coastline as his backdrop. There's a fishing trip over to Rathlin Island on the menu too, where James tastes some dishes made from the local kelp. James and Paul then visit the Old Lammas Fair, where they taste some of the delicious seafood, before James cooks up a delicious boozy sweet treat using some of Ireland's tastiest liquor.
14. Isle of Man
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James is joined by Michelin-starred chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen, and they pay a visit to the Isle of Man during the famous TT race warm-up week.
13. Northumberland
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James is joined by Michelin-starred chef Kenny Atkinson and they set out to sample the delights of Northumberland.
12. The Lake District
2020 - Season 1
James visits the stunning Lake District, where he is joined by top Michelin-starred chef Clare Smyth. James visits Clare's meat suppliers the Lake District Farmers, while Clare learns the secret of the Lake District's famous sticky toffee pudding. They both visit the Windermere Jetty Museum and are treated to a trip out on Lake Windermere on a traditional steam powered boat.
11. Yorkshire
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James returns home to his native Yorkshire, where he is joined by good friend and multi award-winning chef Brian Turner.
10. The Peak District
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James stops by England's first National Park: The Peak District. He is joined by cooking legend Tessa Bramley, who serves him up a delicious beef fillet along with vegetables from her beautiful garden.
9. Mid Wales
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James is joined by Michelin-starred chef Gareth Ward.
8. South Wales
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James is in South Wales, accompanied by Michelin-starred chef Stephen Terry.
7. Oxford
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James is joined by top TV chef Monica Galetti. They're in Oxford, where Monica discovers the delights of an organic local distiller.
6. Dorset
2020 - Season 1
James starts his Highlands to Islands journey this week discovering the delights of Dorset. He is joined on his trip by his mate and Michelin-starred chef Paul Ainsworth. They hop aboard a millionaire's yacht, where James cooks a delicious sea bass dish. Paul discovers some fantastic local cheese, while James visits a breeder with mangalista pigs in a beautiful coastline setting. The highlight of their day is a beachside barbecue, where they feast on some amazing pork and chicken cooked al fresco.
5. Guernsey
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James and his wingman, top chef Mark Jordan, hop aboard their motorbikes to discover the wonderful island of Guernsey.
4. Jersey
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James is joined by pal and Michelin-starred chef Mark Jordan, and together they set out to explore the delights of Jersey aboard mini motor bikes.
3. Devon
2020 - Season 1
On the next leg of his Islands to Highlands tour, James is joined in glorious Devon by his friend and Michelin-starred chef Simon Hulstone. James visits an extraordinary mushroom farm - situated in a bungalow - and uses some to make a tasty steak and mushroom dish. Simon samples some award-winning cheese, which inspires James to make a cheese platter fit for a king. The day ends with a trip to the Art Deco splendour of Burgh Island, where James cooks brill with a beurre blanc, overlooking the stunning views of the Devon coastline..
2. Cornwall
2020 - Season 1
In today's journey from Islands to Highlands, James returns to one of his favourite places in the UK - the beautiful county of Cornwall. Joining him is his close pal and Michelin-starred chef Galton Blackiston. During their trip they discover some world-class Cornish ice cream, and Galton visits Newlyn fish market to pick up some Cornish cod. James then cooks it, along with Cornish oysters and a warm tartare sauce. They both round off the day with a painting challenge on Sennen beach, where they try out their oil painting skills. Finally, James whips out his BBQ overlooking a beautiful beach, where he cooks delicious surf and turf.
1. Episode 1
2020 - Season 1
Today James is joined by Galton Blackiston, not only his close pal but also a top-class, Michelin-starred chef. In today's show they don diving suits to swim with seals and hire an unusual mode of transport to take them around the islands. Galton visits a sea salt farm and delivers some back to James, who uses it to cook up some wonderful salt-baked sea bass. James finds an unusual restaurant situated in the middle of a post office and finishes off the day cooking roast duck by a stunning seashore.
