Susan Calman's Grand Day Out season 8: next episode, locations, episode guide and everything we know

Susan in a green shirt holding an ice cream on the beach
(Image credit: C5/IWC Media LTD)

Susan Calman's Grand Day Out season 8 sees the comedian and travel presenter return for a new series of adventures by the sea.

Following on from Susan Calman's Grand Day Out season 7, which saw the star heading on a tour of the West Country last year, this new series will see Susan kick off her travels in the East Riding area of Yorkshire where she goes sailing on the area's last remaining pleasure cruiser and joins the women's cricket team.

Here's everything you need to know about Susan Calman's Grand Day Out season 8...

Susan in an orange shirt and standing on the beach

Susan is back for more adventures by the sea. (Image credit: C5/IWC Media LTD)

Susan Calman's Grand Day Out season 8 release date

The new series of Susan Calman's Grand Day Out started on Friday, June 20 at 8pm on Channel 5.

There is no episode on Friday, July 4, due to coverage of the FIFA Club World Cup, but while we wait, previous episodes are available on the streaming service 5.

If a US release date is announced, we will add it to this guide.

If you're looking for more shows to enjoy, we've got guides to the best Channel 5 dramas and the best Channel 5 documentaries you can stream on the service right now.

Susan and Sinitta sitting on a bench in a model village

Sinitta joins Susan for episode 1. (Image credit: C5/IWC Media LTD)

Susan Calman's Grand Day Out season 8 episodes and locations

Episode 1 - Friday, June 20
Susan is back for more fun by the sea, beginning in Bridlington in the East Riding of Yorkshire, where she goes sailing on the town's last remaining pleasure cruiser and joins the women's cricket team. She also follows in the footsteps of comedy legends such as Ken Dodd and Morecambe and Wise at the local theatre, Bridlington Spa, enjoys all the fun of the fair and visits a model village and puffin festival in the company of 80s pop star, Sinitta.

Episode 2 - Friday, June 27
Susan travels to Cromer on the north Norfolk coast to investigate the Annual Vintage Sixties Festival. After admiring the parade of scooters, she joins the crowds with some swinging sixties moves. Aside from sampling local crab, Susan visits the Pavilion Theatre, a windmill B&B, and at Thursford Steam Museum, she is wowed by the world's largest collection of steam engines and organs. She also meets comedian Helen Lederer, who recalls family holidays at the seaside wearing a fetching knitted swimsuit.

As soon as we get more episode information, we will add it to this guide.

Susan on the beach with the local women's cricket team

Susan joins a cricket team in episode 1. (Image credit: C5/IWC Media LTD)

Susan Calman's Grand Day Out season 8 trailer

Sadly there isn't a trailer for this series, but if one is released we will add it to this guide.

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