Dan Walker confirms return of popular TV series – and fans don’t have long to wait
DAN Walker has confirmed the return of his popular TV series – and fans don’t have long to wait.
The former BBC Breakfast presenter is returning to Channel 5 with his travel series alongside Helen Skelton.
Both stars had pleaded with fans to share their positive reviews with bosses at the station in the hopes of a second instalment.
And viewers were left delighted earlier this year when Dan, 46, and Helen, 41, confirmed another adventure was on the cards.
Taking to social media, Channel 5 News star Dan has revealed their brand new series kicks off on Thursday, September 12th at 8pm.
Dan said: “We loved filming in with a brilliant team @daisybeckstudios and we are really proud of the show and hope you love it just as much as you did the first series last year.
“We hope it makes you smile but also realise what a beautiful place Yorkshire is and how blessed we are to call this amazing island home.
“Helen will post some pictures from each episode but just to let you know… IT ALL STARTS ON THURSDAY.”
Fans flooded Helen and Dan with support, with one writing: “Congrats on your new series. Can’t wait to see!”
A second wrote: “Loved the last series and have been looking forward to watching this!”
“Looking forward to seeing your adventures in the new series,” said a third.
Dan and Helen’s first series saw the pair take on Britain’s mountains during a series of adventures where they explored the peaks on their doorstep.
Dan Walker's career highlights
North West Tonight – Dan began working at this regional news programme for the BBC in 2004. One year later he was nominated for the Nations and Regions Sports Presenter or Commentator prize at the Royal Television Society Sports Awards.
Football Focus – He took over as the presenter of the BBC show in 2009. He headed up the show for the next 12 years before Alex Scott took over in 2021.
BBC Breakfast – Dan Walker started hosting the popular morning news show in 2016.
Strictly Come Dancing – He took to the ballroom floor alongside professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova in 2021. Dan made it to the final five, but was eliminated before he could claim a spot in the semi-finals.
Channel 5 – The presenter made the switch from the Beeb to Channel 5 in 2022, where he continued to cover UK news.
The Weakest Link – He participated in an episode of the quiz show in 2022 alongside other former Strictly stars. Dan won the special and managed to bank £10,000 for charity.
Classic FM – Dan started hosting the weekday breakfast show on the radio programme in 2024, and within months racked up over 2 million listeners.