The Lakes With Paul Rose S01E01 - Windermere

Episode Overview

Title: Windermere Plot: In the inaugural episode of a four-part series showcasing the Lake District, explorer Paul Rose unpacks his rucksack and sets off for Windermere. With 18 million visitors flocking to this newly designated World Heritage Site annually, Paul immerses himself in the local culture, discovering why early adventurers deemed the Lakes among the most treacherous areas in the nation. He delves into long-distance swimming and lends a hand to the boat crew on the lake, before meeting a Holocaust survivor who was airlifted to Windermere in 1945, part of a humanitarian effort that rescued 300 orphans post-World War II.