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Travel docu explores one of the U.K.'s most beautiful areas.
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Cornwall with Simon Reeve
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What's the Story?
CORNWALL WITH SIMON REEVE is a two-part travel documentary, which explores the U.K.'s southernmost county. A place of incredible natural beauty, the show also highlights some of the deprivation and struggles facing those that live there.
Is It Any Good?
Having explored the likes of Turkey and Russia, Simon Reeve ventures closer to home for this two-part travel documentary. Cornwall with Simon Reeve finds the London-born presenter heading to the U.K.'s southernmost county. Surrounded by 80% water, Cornwall boasts some of the country's most spectacular and inviting coastlines, as well as beautiful green countryside. It's what draws millions of visitors every year. At least it did, before COVID-19. Filmed during the pandemic, at a time when things were beginning to reopen, Reeve talks to an array of local people about their everyday life. It's not just the impact of the pandemic that's discussed though. Subjects range from a lack of jobs and opportunities for young people to how human behavior is negatively impacting the local environment.
It makes for a contrasting documentary. On the one hand you have one of the most spectacularly beautiful parts of the U.K. But within that, you have under-resourced communities who are literally relying on the kindness of others to survive. Reeve remains engaging throughout -- as do the people he meets -- and it concludes with a feeling of optimism. The hope being that not only will the tourists continue to come back to Cornwall, but that by bringing awareness to some of the issues the county faces, something will be done to help.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what you learned from Cornwall with Simon Reeve. What did you find most fascinating about the documentary? Did anything surprise you?
What examples of curiosity, perseverance, compassion, and teamwork were shown in the documentary? Why are those important character strengths to have? Can you think of any times in your own life when you've demonstrated these traits?
What were some of the struggles facing the Cornish people? What can be done to combat these issues?
How can documentaries help tell stories that need to be told? What other documentaries have you seen that have affected how you felt about something?
TV Details
- Premiere date : November 29, 2021
- Cast : Simon Reeve
- Network : Discovery+
- Genre : Reality TV
- Topics : Adventures , Animals ( Ocean Creatures , Wild Animals ) , STEM
- Character Strengths : Compassion , Curiosity , Perseverance , Teamwork
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- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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