Visions - Season 5

5 episodes

Episodes

1. Visions of England

See the natural beauty and man-made wonders of England from a stunning vantage point From the magnificent White Cliffs of Dover to historic Hadrian’s Wall, from Stonehenge to Big Ben, Brighton, Bath and beyond, see England as never before. A helicopter-mounted camera surveys this land of history and mysteries, literature and fairy tales, castles and conquerors. An informative narrative and an eclectic complement the spectacular views. In the South, highlights include Cheddar Gorge and Southampton. In the North, visit Liverpool, home of the Beatles, and history-rich York. In London, get a new view of familiar sights. For the literary-minded, enjoy visits to Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon and the moors of Lorna Doone. Sports fans will thrill to the view of Wimbledon, and royal watchers will enjoy a king’s ransom of castles.

2. Visions of Wales

Few places on earth have so long a cultural history and so much dramatic landscape compressed into so few square miles as Wales. A vision of Wales offers breathtaking aerial views of this castle-filled country of contradictions, from the southern tip at Cardiff to the summit of Mount Snowden. From the vantage point of a helicopter-mounted camera, you'll soar over tranquil coastal towns set against bustling cities, farms and pastureland coexisting with the roaring sea, the haunting religious grandeur of Wordsworth's Tintern Abbey, the untouched natural beauty of the River Dee tidal pools, and more - all shrouded in mist, never far removed from either the coastline or the past. Set to traditional music, including the fames Welsh men's choruses, with informative narration about the region's history and culture, Visions of Wales introduces the treasures of Great Britain's western annex, including Chepstow Castle, Swansea, St. David's, and Conwy.

3. Visions of Scotland

See bonny Scotland as you never could, even on the most lavish tour. Thanks to a high-definition, helicopter-mounted camera, you soar effortlessly over Scotland’s historic cities, tranquil villages, rugged highlands, and steel-blue lakes. See the country’s legendary landmarks—the dizzying heights of Edinburgh’s Castle Rock, immaculate greens of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, mysterious glacial waters of Loch Ness, and many more—from a unique aerial perspective. Chase wild deer across green hills splashed with yellow gorse. Swoop down on coastal villages so close that you can almost taste the sweet, smoky salmon. With a poetic narration and a soundtrack of authentic regional music, Visions of Scotland opens your eyes, ears, and heart to this legendary land.

4. Visions of Ireland

Whether you’ve kissed the Blarney Stone or not, this stunning tour will help you reconnect with your heritage or simply revel in Ireland’s awe-inspiring beauty. A high-definition, helicopter-mounted camera provides views of the Emerald Isle from the soaring perspective of the faeries. Immerse yourself in legend and lore as you admire the natural wonders of Giant’s Causeway, the stark megalithic landscape of the Burren, and the windswept Cliffs of Moher. Feast your eyes on the "40 shades of green" in the rolling hills and the cerulean waters of the Antrim coast and Galway Bay. Explore the serene monastic remnants of Clonmacnoise and Glendalough as well as the vibrant, bustling cities of Dublin and Belfast. The engaging narration and evocative soundtrack of traditional jigs and reels and modern Celtic rock enhances the journey as this land of mythic history and modern revival unfolds before you.

5. The Great Cities of Europe

From foggy London to the Tuscan sunshine of Florence, Europe’s grandest cities are yours to experience in this enchanting aerial tour. Helicopter-mounted cameras offer a lofty perspective, capturing each site in lavish detail, while subtle narration enhances your journey. You’ll begin in London, taking in the wonder of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. Then head east to carefree Amsterdam and off to Budapest for an architectural feast. Journey toward warmer Mediterranean climes along the luxurious Cote d’Azur and pause beside the Colosseum in Rome. Travel north along the Danube, stopping in Vienna, then off to Prague and its extraordinary castle. Charming Dublin, rich in literary history, awaits you before making your way back to Italy. Your travels end in Paris, where the view of Notre Dame would make even Victor Hugo jealous.