Episode 5
Gareth and Maureen enlist in tank school and gear up for a drive like no other. In the Brecon Beacons, they discover if they’ve finally cracked the art of narrowboating.
For the last of their new adventures, Maureen has arranged a trip to the spectacular Brecon Beacons. But it’s not the usual walks amid epic mountain scenery on the agenda. In a first for both, the childhood sweethearts enlist in tank school. After donning cam cream and military gear, the couple get a lesson in controlling a full-sized tank. Maureen’s keen to see if the new vehicle can pick up speed.
Their accommodation is another new experience – a shepherd’s hut complete with lush rolling hills for a view and sheep for neighbours. Gareth is a keen clay pigeon shooter and wants Maureen to try her hand at the sport. After getting some tips from farmer and Welsh champion clay shooter Rhys Lewis, the competitive pair are both determined not to be the one to miss.
Meanwhile, Gareth and Maureen’s inability to take one in-focus photograph of their adventures continues. Photographer Rhian Mai meets them at a spectacular natural cave to help hone their skills. The weekend ends where the original adventure began – on one of Wales’s most beautiful canals. Hopes start high as, with a little help, they manage to stay on course and not crash. But it isn’t long before the barge runs aground and the battle resumes to determine who was responsible.
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If at first you don't succeed, keep trying!
Duration: 03:36
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Gareth and Maureen go to Tank School
Duration: 03:32
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Gareth Edwards |
Presenter | Maureen Edwards |
Executive Producer | Tim Green |
Director | Tim Green |
Broadcasts
- Fri 3 Dec 2021 19:3091Èȱ¬ One Wales HD & Wales only
- Sun 5 Dec 2021 16:2591Èȱ¬ One Wales & Wales HD only
- Thu 3 Mar 2022 19:30
- Fri 4 Mar 2022 02:05
- Sat 6 Aug 2022 19:3091Èȱ¬ Two Wales & Wales HD only
- Thu 21 Dec 2023 19:0091Èȱ¬ Two Wales & Wales HD only
- Tue 20 Aug 2024 19:30
- Wed 21 Aug 2024 02:10