Island to Feature on Countryfile

Tuesday, 15 December 2009 00:00

The Isle of Man are to feature on long running BBC show Countryfile.

The team were on the Island on Saturday 5th December, getting footage for the show.

Presenter Matt Baker and Julia Bradbury visited the Calf of Man, Cregneash and had a tour of the TT course.

The show which is due to air on January 10th will be another valuable showcase for the Island after a year of positive TV coverage.

It’s been confirmed that the footage will also be featured on a special Countryfile DVD in the future.

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