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WAREHAM ART CLUB’S BRUSH WITH THE BBC! (From “Love It Local”)
Local artists feature on Robson Green’s new ‘World’s Most Amazing Walks’ series
Out of the blue in mid-February, Wareham Art Club received an email from the BBC asking if we would like to collaborate in the Jurassic Coast episode of a new series they were filming – “The World’s Most Amazing Walks””, featuring Robson Green visiting Corfe Castle. Davina (our Chairman) and the committee said the Club was very interested! After discussions, the venue was chosen – a beautiful (especially in the sunny late afternoon light) view of the Castle from God’s Acre – and a “team” was put together – Gillian, Sonia, Nicky, Linda and Tim.
Filming at God’s Acre in Corfe Castle
Filming took place on the afternoon of Sunday 16 March in bright sunshine and clear blue skies. Our team met to have coffee in Tim’s campervan, and settling at the venue – only to be asked to move to another spot when the TV Producer duly arrived at 2pm!
Having re-settled, we were miked-up, with filming starting when Robson arrived. Three types of filming took place close-up, further away, and from a drone – and continuity was definitely key! (“glasses on, hats on, sit down…!”) Our team produced watercolour and acrylic paintings, colour washes and pencil drawings. The Club had prepared a watercolour painting kit for Robson, so with some tuition from Gillian and Sonia, he joined us in painting Corfe Castle. Robson proved to be an interesting and interested host, friendly and amusing. He asked about Wareham Art Club, and the team’s painting interests. Conversation ranged from art and mental well-being to local history and the natural world. But with light fading and the shadows lengthening, it was time to wrap up. What an interesting, informative and intriguing – if rather chilly afternoon.
The BBC crew were all friendly and courteous, with a good sense of humour. They were complimentary about the enthusiasm of our Art Club and made a point of giving personal thanks to each of our members. It was a fascinating experience! Final message from the BBC team: “The entire team would like to extend our utmost thanks to you and Wareham Art Club, and once again for your fantastic contribution to our series. It was an absolute pleasure working with you, and the team was blown away by your club’s positive spirit and artistic talent. All the best to you all.”

World’s Most Amazing Walks
The new BBC 8-part series sees Robson Green taking viewers on a breathtaking adventure through some of the most incredible scenery on the planet. Each journey is filled with breathtaking vistas, fascinating history, bewitching wildlife, and new discoveries. Robson immerses himself in both the landscapes and the stories of the people he meets along the way. In the Jurassic Coast episode Robson explores an ancient trail, discovers ancient fossils and takes a cold-water plunge at the stunning Dancing Ledge. He then continues to Corfe, where he enjoys some watercolour painting in Corfe Castle with the Wareham Art Club!
Where to watch
Watch on UKTV’s U+Yesterday (Freeview channel 27 and Sky channel 155) on Monday evenings, 8-9pm from 27 October. The series is also available to stream on UKTV and BBC Select. The Jurassic Coast (episode 6) is to be televised on U+Yesterday on Monday 1 December between 8 and 9pm.<
About Wareham Art Club
Wareham Art Club meet in Wareham’s Parish Hall on the Quay most Monday evenings and Tuesday mornings throughout the year (except August and Christmas/New Year), and we are pleased to welcome new members. Please view the website (www.warehamartclub.org.uk) for more information. The Club’s next exhibition in Wareham Town Hall will be in March 2026 – look out for the exact date in the New Year.

WAREHAM TOWN MAP
Copies of the Wareham Town Map are available for sale at £5 each.  Anyone interested should contact the club through the Contact form on the club website