Britain By BeachSeason 2, Episode 1 - North West

Anita Rani discovers the remarkable secret history of Britain's beaches. In this episode, she heads to Lancashire, revisiting the glorious beaches of her childhood. Anita explores the birth of the seaside resort in Blackpool, and the extraordinary story of risk and ambition behind a monument that was once the tallest man-made structure in Britain - The Blackpool Tower. Anita also discovers how dancing on the piers inspired the creation of the world-famous Tower Ballroom.

Britain By Beach was broadcast on SBS ONE at Wednesday 11 February 2026, 01:00. This episode was initially placed on Monday 8 December 2025.