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  • By: Robbie Coltrane
  • Narrated by: Nick McArdle
  • Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins
  • 3.4 out of 5 stars (28 ratings)

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Robbie Coltrane's B-Road Britain

By: Robbie Coltrane
Narrated by: Nick McArdle
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Summary

Instead of scaling the Himalayas, trekking across the Antarctic or traipsing through the Brazilian rainforest, Robbie Coltrane has set himself a uniquely British challenge. Armed with a map, a classic car and a sense of adventure, he'll be exploring strange and exotic parts that are a bit closer to home. By venturing away from the tourist fast-track and on to the B roads of the UK, he'll be criss-crossing the winding back roads of our nation to discover all the people, places and events that make up Incredible Britain. In the face of a fast-paced, increasingly Americanized, modern world, we sometimes forget what makes our country so unique. To remind us, Robbie will unearth our strangest festivals, oddest people and our oldest traditions. From cheese-chasing in Gloucestershire and Star Trek conventions in the Black Country to gurning competitions in the North East and Burry Man whiskey-fuelled walks through Scottish towns, Robbie's drive is a determination to uncover what makes us singularly British - and our country truly incredible.

©2008 Robbie Coltrane (P)2009 Random House Audio

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A bit ploddy

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I very much enjoy this genre of books having several in both audio and written format, however this did not grab me as others have done. I am not sure if it is the writer or the reading of it but it seems a bit ploddy and did not flow well.

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LIght Hearted and made me laugh

I'd seen a few of the TV episodes already, but the book was, I think, better. Interesting facts intermixed with comical moments.