The Nature of Britain — Season 1, Episode 2: Farmland Britain
Documentary • 60 min • 1 season, 8 episodes
Episode synopsis
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 live in our fields, meadows and hedgerows. Discover how bumblebees are the key to producing the perfect tomato, why some Scottish sheep prefer seaweed, and meet the fastest creature on the planet – all living in our green and pleasant land.
About The Nature of Britain
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.