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Caroline Hawley and Tim Weeks travel to Ardingly in West Sussex to support the local teams there. Meanwhile, presenter Charlie Ross visits the Amberley Museum, where he examines the development and heritage of firefighting across Britain through its exhibits in detail.

Ardingly 27 is a televised episode classified as a programme and presented in the format of a single episode. It falls within the broader genre of factual broadcasting, offering viewers a glimpse into specialised activities carried out in a specific locale. In this instalment, Caroline Hawley and Tim Weeks join forces with the local crews operating at Ardingly, a site situated in West Sussex. Their involvement centres on providing practical assistance and guidance to the teams as they go about their tasks. Meanwhile, the episode’s presenter, Charlie Ross, makes a separate trip to the Amberley Museum, where he spends time uncovering the development and heritage of fire‑fighting in Britain. The segment set in West Sussex highlights the community‑based work taking place at Ardingly, while the museum visit adds a historical dimension by tracing how British fire services have evolved over the years. By juxtaposing contemporary field support with a retrospective look at firefighting, the programme offers a balanced view of both present‑day operations and the legacy that informs them.