Wild Britain

Season 1

When we think of countries well known for their wildlife, the U.K. isn't one that typically comes to mind, but this island nation contains a variety of ecosystems which contain a myriad of animals and plants. This eight-part series documents Britain's natural landscapes and the animals that inhabit them.
Where to Watch Season 1
8 Episodes
  • Mountains
    E1
    Episode 1MountainsOnly the hardiest of beasts survive in Britain's mountains and uplands, including the golden eagle and its prey the mountain hare, plus 400,000 red deer and flamboyant black grouse.
  • Forests
    E2
    Episode 2ForestsBritain's forests contain majestic trees, some of them thousands of years old. Behind the leafy veil, there are booming populations of previously rare wild boar and goshawks.
  • Coasts
    E3
    Episode 3CoastsFrom sandy beaches to soaring cliffs, Britain's coastlines are one of nature's wildest habitats, where hardy creatures are battling to survive.
  • Rivers
    E4
    Episode 4RiversWith more than 6,000 rivers criss-crossing our land, their denizens often go unnoticed. Solid bones and high oxygen levels mean a dipper bird can dive underwater for 30 seconds.
  • Water Worlds
    E5
    Episode 5Water WorldsIn the varied water worlds all kinds of wildlife thrive, from slithering grass snakes to delicate reed warblers.
  • Countryside
    E6
    Episode 6CountrysideEvidence of how the countryside has changed more in the last 100 years than in the previous two thousand. Barn owls fight for their territory against kestrels.
  • Islands
    E7
    Episode 7IslandsOn North Ronaldsay, one rare breed of sheep can subsist on a diet of only seaweed. In the Shetlands, otters benefit from a current of warm water flowing up from Spain.
  • Cities
    E8
    Episode 8CitiesHedgehogs have declined in numbers from 30 million to one million in 60 years. Great crested newts enjoy an elaborate courtship in larger ponds.
Cast of Season 1
  • Hugh BonnevilleNarrator
 
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