Penelope Keith's Village of the Year

Penelope and the team visit Lympstone, Llwyngwril, Colwinston, and Porlock—brass bands, aliens, swede races, and spruce-ups in the race for Village of the Year.

The judges visit Burton Bradstock, Dolgarrog, Llangwm, and Mousehole—featuring volunteers, surfing, quirky museums, and seafood in the quest for the semi-finals.

Penelope’s team explores Betws-y-Coed, Charlton Horethorne, Polperro, and Penclawdd—with horses, cockles, and coastal charm vying for a semi-final spot.

In Beer, Sherston, Clovelly, and Llanllyfni, the team sails, plays boules, meets donkeys, and explores Welsh customs—only one village will reach the semi-finals.

Five villages—Beer, Aberdaron, Mousehole, Colwinston, and Polperro—go head-to-head for a place in the grand final and a chance to win the £10,000 prize.

From quirky Elstead events to rare sheep in Ashwell, the judges explore four unique villages—also visiting ancient Happisburgh and lush Hampstead Norreys.

Penelope’s team visits Uffington, Goudhurst, Bardwell, and Blunham—showcasing chalk horses, rooftops, bells, and blooms in the battle for Village of the Year.

Penelope visits Penshurst, Alex meets beach helpers in Mundesley, Juliet builds a wall in Haddenham, and Patrick explores Burley’s forest magic. Who advances?

In Rowhedge, Alex makes waves; Patrick meets Findon’s horse breeders; Juliet bakes in Redbourn; and Penelope joins Coxheath’s custard pie fun. Which village will move forward?

Lindfield’s pond tales, Constable’s East Bergholt, Woburn’s gardens, and Cookham’s charm delight the judges. Which village will earn a semi-final place?

Five villages—East Bergholt, Hampstead Norreys, Blunham, Mundesley, and Findon—compete for a grand final spot. What will impress: charm, views, or quirky tradition?

Penelope meets Lyddington’s Holmes, Patrick delivers beer in Edale, Alex samples Aynho’s apricots, and Juliet dances in Eglinton. Which village makes the semi-finals?

Four villages vie for the title. Penelope dances in Nettleham, Alex explores Pembridge, Juliet sees wife-carrying in Glenarm, and Patrick cruises Gnosall’s canal. Who will advance?

Penelope meets alpacas in Houghton and Wyton, Alex drums in Bretforton, Patrick explores Tissington’s manor, and Juliet takes a ride in Armoy. Which village will move on?

Penelope tries graffiti in Histon and Impington, Patrick pilots a rocket in Audlem, Juliet sails in Strangford, and Alex tours Frampton’s green. Which village will impress?

Four villages compete. Penelope tries sausage in Woodhall Spa, Alex dances in Illmington, Juliet visits floral Broughshane, and Patrick has tea in Pickmere.

Five Central Zone villages—Edale, Armoy, Pembridge, Histon and Impington, and Broughshane—compete for a grand final place in the hunt for Village of the Year.

In the Northern Zone, Penelope visits Boat of Garten, Alex rules Bamburgh Castle, Juliet admires Grasmere, and Patrick uncovers Embo’s Highland past.

Four villages compete. Penelope visits Catterline’s artist haven, Alex explores Goathland, Juliet revives Bolton-by-Bowland, and Patrick heads to Tarskavaig.