Spread across Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire (and even touching Somerset, Wiltshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire), the Cotswolds is home to thriving market towns, local businesses and stunning scenery.

In the series, Chris spends time lambing and sheep shearing with farmers in the Windrush Valley; treks through orchards, breweries, barns, dairies and bustling farmers’ markets; and roams the local landscape in search of the region’s famous stone and wool.

He also visits horse festivals in Cheltenham and Stow, goes to Chipping Campden and Sapperton to search for the local arts and crafts, and takes a look at Stanway, one of the ancient manors in the area.

Chris leaves no stone unturned in his search for the real living, breathing Cotswolds, and looks beyond the tourist guides to find the truth.