Blink Films Produces New Travel & Food Series for Channel 4

Blink Films is producing Best of British By the Sea (working title), exploring the best seaside destinations and dishes the British Isles have to offer, for Channel 4.

In each episode, Ainsley Harriott and Grace Dent stay at a self-catering property, where they cook for each other using their favorite produce, and a hotel, where they meet the owners and chefs while taking in the ambiance of the establishment. They then explore the local surroundings and find hidden foodie hot spots.

Throughout the five-episode series, Harriott and Dent will explore South Devon, the Isle of Wight, Carmarthenshire, Aberdeenshire and Norwich and Great Yarmouth.

Best of British By the Sea is made in partnership with U.K. self-catering accommodation specialist Hoseasons, part of the Awaze Group. Secondary sponsorship for Norwich and Great Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, Carmarthenshire and Aberdeenshire is being provided by their respective tourist boards, county and borough councils and associated funding projects.

The series is being distributed by Beyond Rights.

“There are so many great treats to be found around the British coast,” said Dan Chambers, creative director of Blink Films. “After watching this series, you just won’t want to holiday anywhere else!”

Paul Evans, VP of portfolio at Awaze, added, “We are delighted to be working with Grace, Ainsley, Blink Films and Channel 4 on what we know is going to be a really feel-good series. The staycation has never been more popular, and it’s great to be doing our bit to help showcase some of the amazing places that are out there to be discovered and experienced along our fantastic shores.”