Our Great Yorkshire Life: ‘Daredevil’ Reuben Owen swaps tractors for turbo fans as he races scenic grounds of Allerton Park in new Channel 5 episode

In this high-energy and emotional episode, the spotlight turns to extraordinary Yorkshire folk with a passion for preserving the past and embracing the future.

It starts off with young farmer and aspiring businessman Reuben Owen, who replaces tractors with turbo fans as he takes on the daredevil world of hovercraft racing in the stunning grounds of Allerton Park.

Overseen by racing veterans, including a junior European champion, Reuben trades steady ground for slippery surfaces - with surprisingly impressive (and dry) results.

In the meantime, celebrity chef Matt Healy heads into the heart of the Calder Valley to meet Syrian refugee Razan Alsous, who has built an award-winning cheese business using Yorkshire cow’s milk.

Her story of resilience and reinvention inspires Matt to create a new restaurant dish - fusing Middle Eastern flavours with Dales craftsmanship, to delicious effect.

Over on the windswept coastline of Spurn Point, wildlife rangers and volunteers wage a race against the tide to restore vital seagrass meadows. Their muddy but vital mission offers hope for marine biodiversity and future coastal resilience.

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The Worth Valley Railway in Keighley transforms into a 1940s time capsule with wartime re-enactors, vintage trains, and bunting.

The event aims to raise vital funds for the heritage line. Behind the scenes, organiser Susan Hutchinson and her dedicated volunteers ensure the station sings with the spirit of the past - and it is clear their efforts have struck a chord with the public.

From engines on land, sea and track, to artisan food and environmental stewardship, this episode celebrates Yorkshire’s enduring ingenuity, resilience and community spirit.

The next episode of Our Great Yorkshire Life will air on Channel 5 at 8pm on Friday, September 18, 2026.