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Season 1

  • S01E01 Shirley Ballas

    • November 25, 2022
    • BBC Northern Ireland

    World renowned dancer and head judge of Strictly Come Dancing, Shirley Ballas checks in to the B&B by the sea. Nestled on the wild coast of Northern Ireland, this nineteenth century Victorian villa is a very special place. Looked after by the host Sharon and her team, they ensure that all guests come away from the B&B with new skills and a fresh perspective.

  • S01E02 Deborah Meaden

    • December 2, 2022
    • BBC Northern Ireland

    Deborah Meaden has taken time out of her busy schedule to lend a hand to the B&B team, but she has a unique connection to the sea, making this visit even more personal for the TV star. This stay is also an experience of firsts for Deborah, who has never been to Northern Ireland before, never ridden a horse in the sea before and wait for this… never cooked a meal before. Sharon and the team hope to see if this dragon can take the heat in the kitchen.

  • S01E03 Fred Sirieix

    • December 10, 2022
    • BBC Northern Ireland

    Television presenter and renowned maitre'd Fred Sirieix checks in to the B&B by the sea. Fred may have made his mark working in some of the world's best hotels and restaurants, but after recently discovering his Irish ancestry, he's lending his hospitality skills to the B&B team.

  • S01E04 Ellie Simmonds

    • December 16, 2022
    • BBC Northern Ireland

    It's the turn of Paralympian swimmer Ellie Simmonds to check in to the B&B. Ellie won our hearts competing for Team GB during four Paralympic games and although she might have recently retired from swimming, this athlete has a special connection to the water. The B&B by the sea is the perfect place for Ellie to reconnect with the water in a different way.

  • S01E05 Ugo Monye

    • December 23, 2022
    • BBC Northern Ireland

    It's the turn of rugby star and presenter Ugo Monye to check into the B&B by the sea. Nestled on the wild coast of Northern Ireland, this nineteenth century Victorian villa is a very special place.

  • S01E06 Gloria Hunniford

    • January 6, 2023
    • BBC Northern Ireland

    TV broadcasting legend Gloria Hunniford checks in to the B&B. Gloria left Northern Ireland to pursue her career, but this stay is an opportunity for Gloria to reconnect with her roots and reminisce on all that Northern Ireland has to offer.

  • S01E07 Larry Lamb

    • January 13, 2023
    • BBC Northern Ireland

    Coming to stay at the B&B is prolific actor and Gavin and Stacey star Larry Lamb. Larry is no stranger to Northern Ireland, but the B&B team make sure to take Larry on a whistle stop adventure, all in the name of a day's work at the B&B.

  • S01E08 Cerys Matthews

    • January 20, 2023
    • BBC Northern Ireland

    Checking in to the B&B is Welsh musician, author and radio host Cerys Matthews. Cerys may have travelled the world with her music, but this is her first visit to Northern Ireland's Causeway Coast, as well as a special B&B by the sea.

  • S01E09 Linford Christie

    • January 27, 2023
    • BBC Northern Ireland

    Britain's fastest ever sprinter, Linford Christie, checks in the B&B hoping to make quick work of the daily tasks. He's taking a break from his coaching to reflect on his career, as well as embracing the itinerary the B&B team have set for the sporting legend.

  • S01E10 Debbie McGee

    • February 3, 2023
    • BBC Northern Ireland

    Television, stage and radio star Debbie McGee checks in to the B&B hoping to bring some magic to her stay. During Debbie's fifty plus years in showbiz, she's achieved a myriad of things, not least becoming the first female member of the magic circle in the 90s. But during Debbie's stay at the B&B, she experiences a number of firsts, including smoking fish and glass blowing with an unusual ingredient.

  • S01E11 Si King

    • February 10, 2023
    • BBC Northern Ireland

    Proud Geordie biker Si King is taking a break from his travels around the world to check in to the B&B by the sea. Si is well known for his part in TV cooking duo The Hairy Bikers, but this time he's riding solo, mucking in at the B&B.

  • S01E12 Neil Ruddock

    • February 17, 2023
    • BBC Northern Ireland

    It's the turn of football legend Neil 'Razor' Ruddock to check in to the B&B. Razor retired from the beautiful game 20 years ago, but he hasn't succumbed to the quiet life just yet. Razor's been keeping himself busy regularly hosting talks and appearing on our TV screens and he brings that attitude with him to the B&B.

  • S01E13 Nina Wadia

    • February 24, 2023
    • BBC Northern Ireland

    Actress and comedian Nina Wadia checks in to the B&B. Nina was brought up near the coast in Hong Kong and has fond recollections of her time by the water, so her stay at the B&B is a chance to reminisce on her favourite memories of the seaside. Luckily, the B&B team believe there's no better way to get to know the local area than setting sail to witness the beautiful coastline. But Nina doesn't get to relax, she's put to work bringing in the catch of the day – lobster. And all that hard graft can't go to waste, because she's taught by chef Alex how to cook a decadent lobster linguine with wild garlic to celebrate the fresh catch.

  • S01E14 Adam Woodyatt

    • March 3, 2023
    • BBC Northern Ireland

    It's the turn of actor Adam Woodyatt to check into the B&B. Adam has recently taken a break from his famous role as Ian Beale in long-running soap Eastenders, so for this trip he'll be swapping London's East End for Northern Ireland's spectacular Causeway coast.

  • S01E15 Richard Blackwood

    • March 10, 2023
    • BBC Northern Ireland

    Hollyoaks star and comedian Richard Blackwood is checking in to the B&B. Richard decided at a young age that he was destined for a life in the spotlight, but during his stay, he'll be taking a break from stardom to muck in with the B&B team.