BBC 2 Wales - 13th  May, 2008 – for 4 weeks

The Road to Aberystwyth

Terry Jones sets out on a series of journeys through Wales following the world’s first road atlas: John Ogilby’s “Britannia”, published in 1675. Terry travels the road from the English border to Aberystwyth and begins to suspect there is more to Ogilby’s atlas than meets the eye.

The Road to St Davids

Terry Jones continues his journey through Wales following the world’s first road atlas. On the way to St. Davids Terry discovers that this was never a road at all. The mystery deepens as dark forces behind the making of the map are revealed.

St Davids to Holywell

Terry Jones continues his dogged pursuit of the roads in a 17th century atlas. Following an ancient pilgrim route, Terry discovers that the map contains a dangerous secret, with a trail of intrigue leading all the way back to the throne of England and King Charles II.

Chester to Hollyhead

The final leg of Terry Jones’ journey following a 17th century road atlas is the most hazardous of all. Terry becomes the first person to follow this route successfully for 180 years. At the end of his journey, he finally uncovers the deadly political plot which was the real purpose of the map.