The Nature of Britain is a nature documentary series made for British television by the BBC Natural History Unit. It was first broadcast on BBC1 in October and November 2007. The Nature of Britain was the second BBC natural history series presented by Alan Titchmarsh, following 2004's British Isles - A Natural History. After the introductory episode, each 50-minute programme showed the wild plants and animals found in a range of different British habitats. They were followed by a 10-minute regional programme which aimed to show viewers how they could contribute to wildlife conservation in their region.
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 8 episodes
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- 1S1 E1
Island Britain
Aug 31, 200760 min
In the first episode of this landmark series on Britain’s wildlife, Alan Titchmarsh travels from the top of the British Isles to the bottom, to discover what makes our island home – and its wild creatures – so special. From boxing hares to
- 2S1 E2
Farmland Britain
Sep 7, 200760 min
Farmland isn’t just part of Britain’s countryside; it is the countryside, covering nearly three quarters of the entire British Isles. Join Alan on a journey through Britain’s farmland, as he discovers how wild creatures can find a place to
- 3S1 E3
Urban Britain
Sep 14, 200760 min
Nine out of ten of us live in Britain’s towns and cities – but there’s still plenty of room for wildlife! Join Alan Titchmarsh as he hits the city streets, to find out just what makes these places so special. From Brighton’s badgers to Glas
- 4S1 E4
Freshwater Britain
Sep 21, 200760 min
Join Alan Titchmarsh as he travels from the river’s source to the sea, to reveal the beauty and spectacle of Freshwater Britain. Discover the real Loch Ness Monsters, the venomous mammal stalking the Hampshire countryside, and the unexpecte
- 5S1 E5
Coastal Britain
Nov 7, 200760 min
Britain’s coastline is defined by the forces of nature: the wind, rain, sun and tides, which influence the lives of every single living thing here. Alan braves the elements to find out why our coastline is such an extraordinary place for wi
- 6S1 E6
Woodland Britain
Oct 5, 200760 min
Our ancient woodlands are packed with wildlife – but it’s not always easy to see. So join Alan Titchmarsh as he goes down to the woods to discover beautiful butterflies and sleepy dormice, a bird with a beak like a pair of pliers, and the m
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The Nature of Britain?
- The Nature of Britain is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of The Nature of Britain are there?
- The Nature of Britain has 1 season and 8 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of The Nature of Britain?
- The Nature of Britain has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on December 5, 2007.
- Who stars in The Nature of Britain?
- The Nature of Britain stars Alan Titchmarsh.
