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April 2020
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SURVIVING LIFE IN LOCKDOWN |
 Punts under Magdelen Bridge - Oxford |
Our thoughts are with everyone affected in different ways by the current sad and surreal situation in which we find ourselves, and our gratitude to the health professionals and other key workers who are keeping our society functioning is immeasurable.
For many people isolated at home this may be a worrying time, but also a chance to step temporarily off the treadmill; to reconnect with simpler pleasures; clear some clutter; watch TV without feeling too guilty and make plans for the future.
A little escapism may also be in order so we thought we would share some of our favourite TV series, films and documentaries in the coming weeks. As well as being an entertaining and educational way to pass a few hours, we think they really embody the beauty of Britain - take a look at our blog for more information.
Then if they inspire you to visit the real thing get in touch and let’s make a plan!
In the meantime we wish you and your loved ones a safe passage.
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MIDSOMER MURDERS - DI BARNABY - THE CHILTERNS
For 23 years, Midsomer Murders or Barnaby as it is known around the world, has portrayed a fictionally darker side of the beautiful Chilterns Hills where the detective series is set. This is our own backyard and we recognise many of the features in our own local Flower Show or Cricket Club – although without the body count! Have a look at Chilterns Chalk and Cheese
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Martin Ellingham is a Doctor with a fear of blood and a challenging bedside manner, who sets up a general practice in the fictional Cornish village of Portwenn. With a supporting cast of quirky characters Doc Martin saves lives while murdering social skills against a back drop of the real Port Isaac in north Cornwall.
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MORSE AND LEWIS - OXFORD
Set amongst the dreaming spires of Oxford, the irascible but brilliant Inspector Morse, with his love of beer and opera, embodies cultured Britishness. Together with his partner DS Lewis, (who got promoted to a series of his own), Morse has been solving clever crimes amongst the intellectuals of this most famous university city since 1987. Explore Oxford and the Cotswolds by bike.
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DOWNTON ABBEY
We were all enthralled by the lives of Lord Grantham and his family in the early 1900s despite some of the storylines! Was it the glorious setting of Highclere Castle and the National Trust village of Lacock? the clothes? the whole British class system and parallel stories of ‘upstairs’ and ‘downstairs’ ? or Maggie Smith’s wonderful sarcasm! Click for more touring information
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All of these great series are currently available on Amazon Prime so sit back and enjoy! Then do have a look at our website and let us plan your next adventure!
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