The places visited are principally in the west of England, the heart of 'Elgar country', with its half-timbered houses, great cathedrals & churches, rivers & verdant landscape.

The music of Elgar was rooted in his own part of England. His Enigma Variations offers portraits of his friends & neighbours. Other music used includes his Serenade for Strings, Pomp & Circumstance March No1 & Salut d'amour.