Skipton will be featured in an upcoming episode of Yorkshire Great and Small with Dan and Helen this evening.
The episode will air on Channel 5 tonight (2 October 2025) at 8 pm.
The episode, titled Lady Anne’s Way, follows the presenters Dan Walker and Helen Skelton as they explore Skipton’s heritage and its role in the life of Lady Anne Clifford.
They begin at Skipton Castle, the birthplace of Lady Anne, and trace one of the routes she once walked, delving into her legacy and the places she influenced across the Yorkshire Dales.
Viewers will see local landmarks, hear stories from the area, and follow the journey through countryside, from Skipton onward towards the hills.
The episode also links aspects of Skipton’s history and landscape with regional narratives that tie into the community’s connection to Yorkshire’s past and present.
Yorkshire Great and Small with Dan and Helen is a Channel 5 documentary series in which presenters Dan Walker and Helen Skelton explore Yorkshire’s landscapes, history and communities.
Along the way, the presenters visit Embsay Crag, ride the Embsay Steam Railway, and meet farmers caring for rare breeds at Gam Farm, among other stops.
The show has also covered areas nearby including Malham Cove, Ribblehead Viaduct and Grassington in the first epsiode of the show titled 'Western Dales'.

Spellman Care support Airedale Hospital & Community Charity's Easter Appeal
Skipton MP heads to Westminster to talk challenges within hospitality sector
Skipton man jailed for 18 years for sexual offences against children
The Geek Side announces closure before 10th anniversary
Skipon Multisport Festival to be held this May
Local attractions to close as Met Office issues yellow weather warning for wind
17 year old arrested following high speed pursuit from Skipton
The Coniston Hotel to remain under family ownership
Airedale Hospital introduces new service for prostate cancer
Appletreewick pub shortlisted in Countryside Alliance ‘Rural Oscars’
Yorkshire residents needed for new series of BBC's Gladiators
Taxi policy change could "finish off" industry, councillors warned
Skipton children’s charity collaborates with luxury makeup brand
Police appeal after two vehicle collision in Skipton
Village panto raises over £3,000 for good causes
Nominations open for Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Governor elections
Call for volunteers to tackle litterbugs in clean-up campaign
Community Centre in Silsden to hold two day sale fundraiser
Search for missing man continues
Skipton MP shares update on redevelopment of Airedale Hospital


