Extraordinary Escapes with Sandi Toksvig, serie 2021

The presenter explores the UK's wildest, most remote and beautifully designed holiday homes, accompanied by some of the nation's most fascinating and funny women. From a lighthouse cottage on a private island near the Isle of Skye and a stunning tree house in the Wye Valley, to the only nature reserve in England in which you can stay, every episode visits a different region and promises hidden away places offering glorious sanctuary. In the opening edition, Sandi is joined by legendary actor Alison Steadman to seek out extraordinary escapes in the wilds of Suffolk.

The presenter explores the UK's wildest, most remote and beautifully designed holiday homes, accompanied by some of the nation's most fascinating and funny women. This time, Sandi is joined by BAFTA-winning actor and writer Jessica Hynes to explore the ultimate staycations in Jessica's home county of Kent. The pair visit a lovingly restored early 1900s windmill outside the village of Benenden, before travelling to the Isle of Sheppey, where they explore Elmley National Nature Reserve, the only nature reserve in England where you can stay overnight.

Sandi's joined by comedian, broadcaster and friend Sindhu Vee for some extraordinary Scottish escapes, from a lighthouse keeper's cottage and a luxury shooting lodge to an elliptical-shaped bolthole

Sandi Toksvig and her close friend, foodie Prue Leith, unlock the Cotswolds' ultimate hidden hideaways, from a luxury tree house to a minimalist and striking home of glass and Cotswold stone

In Devon, Sarah Millican and Sandi enjoy a Scandi-inspired hillside retreat, visit the wilds of Exmoor, stay in a 16th-century waterside mill house and experience a gong bath in a sublime private spa

Sunetra Sarker and Sandi enjoy the great outdoors in Norfolk, as they take a boat trip to an old mill keeper's cottage, go seal spotting and stay in a Victorian pump house in the Wissey Wetlands

Sue Johnston joins Sandi for a Cornish adventure. They visit a modernist beach house overlooking Praa Sands, a fairy-tale cottage in the woods and a bespoke shepherd's hut on an alpaca farm.

Sandi takes Sara Pascoe to eastern Scotland. They visit a magical forest cabin in Glen Dye, an award-winning architectural home in the East Neuk of Fife and a 16th-century castle on Glen Isla.

Sandi and Philippa Perry escape to Scotland's Highlands and Islands, where they go off-grid on Eilean Shona and Knoydart, and stay in an extravagant and flamboyant artist's home in Callander

Sandi and Jenny Eclair escape to Wales, the Wye Valley and the glorious Malvern Hills, where they visit a century-old flatpack house, a converted fruit store, and a hovering home in the Brecon Beacons

Republic of Ireland with Suzy Izzard: Sandi and Suzy retreat to a treehouse that evokes childhood adventure and a cosy cottage.

Lake District with Judi Love: Sandi and Judi stay in the secluded Gaia Farmhouse, before heading to a unique boathouse.

Wales with Roisin Conaty: Sandi and Roisin go on a wild and windy escape to Seren Mor and a 200-year-old tower.

The Midlands with Rosie Jones: In the Midlands, Sandi and Rosie retreat to a unique eco-lodge with a disco bathroom.

Donegal with Doon Mackichan: Sandi and Doon discover a beachside behemoth and have a laugh in a lochside eco-resort.