Andy Drozdziak
Actress Caroline Quentin described Buckfast Abbey as ‘one of the joys of Dartmoor’ when she visited the Benedictine abbey to film Channel 4 programme ‘The UK’s National Parks with Caroline Quentin.’
The programme showed the Men Behaving Badly actress interacting with the community of Catholic Benedictine monks in Dartmoor National Park. Buckfast Abbey highlighted how she was ‘fascinated’ by the stories of Abbot David, the community leader.
After hearing the organ at Buckfast Abbey, she said: “That’s incredibly moving. It fills you with energy. It’s delightful, absolutely delightful.” After visiting the Abbey’s Blessed Sacrament chapel and its grounds, Caroline Quentin called the place ‘fascinating’ and ‘beautiful’ and ‘one of the joys of Dartmoor.’
Referring to her experiences of being taught about the Abbey’s history and surroundings by Abbot David, she said: “I’ve met my first ever Father Abbot and he’s an excellent one.”
Buckfast Abbey spoke of the visit of Caroline Quentin and filming crew.
“We thoroughly enjoyed meeting Caroline Quentin and the crew during filming of ‘The UK’s National Parks with Caroline Quentin’ earlier this year,” the Abbey said.
“Caroline got on exceptionally well with Abbot David, and was fascinated to hear him talk about the abbey church. Caroline also spent time with Clare Densley, Head Beekeeper at Buckfast Abbey, together with a visiting Veterans group who were happy to share their bee experiences.”