The former marine presented the first of two new series about taking to the air, with Tony Robinson fronting Hidden Britain By Drone afterwards
Channel 4 blessed us with two new series, back to back, offering to show the viewer a hidden side to Britain: the top. The first, Flying Across Britain with Arthur Williams, promised a unique perspective by taking to the air. The second, Hidden Britain By Drone (★★★☆☆), promised more or less the same thing.
Arthur Williams is a former Royal Marine. Ten years ago, he was badly injured in a car accident and now uses a wheelchair. Eight years ago, he acquired a pilot’s licence and now he flies his 1943 Piper Cub from airfield to airfield, for fun. I don’t know if you have been taken up in a tiny plane by an enthusiast, but I have – and I could expend many words describing the extent to which it is not my cup of tea. I suppose that is what TV is for: to allow you to experience an activity that in real life would make you feel like a sick hostage.
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