The Animal's Guide to Britain
“Chris Packham presents the series that examines Britain from an animal's point of view.”
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Each episode, he encounters an elite group of five animals each of which senses the world in a very different way. By understanding their needs, problems and histories on these islands, Chris reveals what they make of modern Britain - and its humans.
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Season 1
Freshwater Animals
Chris looks at freshwater animals. In the Highlands, Chris witnesses a fabulous fishing display by ospreys and, in Poole Harbour, learns how to tempt them to nest much further south. He investigates what white faced darter dragonflies, black water voles and brown trout can tell us about the changing nature of our waterways. And he discovers the grisly truth behind why beavers became extinct here, some 400 years ago.
Grassland Animals
Chris looks at grassland animals. Chris burrows into the grassland himself so that he can observe the eating habits of starlings, clever and well-adapted grassland predators. British starlings have had their ups and downs: they were once so common that they famously stopped Big Ben due to numbers perching on the clock hands, but nowadays their food supply is dwindling, thanks to modern pesticides.
Woodland Animals
Chris looks at woodland animals. Chris meets our top woodland predator, the goshawk. With the use of high speed photography, Chris demonstrates how these impressive raptors twist and turn in flight to negotiate dense thicket, something which could account for the forests that they like to inhabit in Britain. Chris also meets the hedgehog, the animal that gets the best national health service after humans; and the fallow deer, an animal that has been so pampered through history that it has sometimes been treated better than its human neighbours. Chris discovers that stag beetles rarely move beyond the M25 when looking for a home - a nice piece of rotting wood to live in. And he meets a man who is so determined to make Britain a better home for the red squirrel, that he wants the rest of us to eat the grey ones.
Coastal Animals
Chris investigates why the waters and coastlines of the UK are the most popular places in the world for two of our coastal species: the grey seal and the Manx shearwater. He also makes a stand for an animal that he considers much misunderstood - the British gull. And he meets two animals which have truly extraordinary ways of sensing Britain's coastal environments - the shore crab which finds its way around by smelling through its feet, and the bottlenose dolphin which can identify a fish at 200 paces in the pitch black, using echolocation.
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About The Animal's Guide to Britain
“Chris Packham presents the series that examines Britain from an animal's point of view.”
Each episode, he encounters an elite group of five animals each of which senses the world in a very different way. By understanding their needs, problems and histories on these islands, Chris reveals what they make of modern Britain - and its humans. Across 1 season and 4 episodes, originally airing on BBC Two.
The Animal's Guide to Britain Cast and Characters
The cast features Chris Packham (as Self - Presenter). Their performances are a major reason The Animal's Guide to Britain has built such a passionate audience.
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The Animal's Guide to Britain flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How many episodes does The Animal's Guide to Britain have?
The Animal's Guide to Britain has 4 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
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Who is in the cast of The Animal's Guide to Britain?
The main cast includes Chris Packham.
Is The Animal's Guide to Britain available in English?
Yes — The Animal's Guide to Britain was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was The Animal's Guide to Britain released?
The Animal's Guide to Britain first aired in 2011.
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How many seasons and episodes does The Animal's Guide to Britain have?
The Animal's Guide to Britain currently has 1 season and a total of 4 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is The Animal's Guide to Britain about?
Each episode, he encounters an elite group of five animals each of which senses the world in a very different way. By understanding their needs, problems and histories on these islands, Chris reveals what they make of modern Britain - and its humans. It belongs to the Documentary genre.
In which language is The Animal's Guide to Britain originally available?
The Animal's Guide to Britain was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was The Animal's Guide to Britain first released?
The Animal's Guide to Britain first premiered on April 14, 2011 (2011). The series has since concluded its run.
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