The Great British Year
The Great British Year
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The Great British Year

2013
1 season
4 episodes
Documentary

The range of seasons in Britain are as extraordinary as the climate is unique. The splendour of the autumn colour change is as magnificent as anywhere on earth, while the animal migration is of planet-wide importance. For the first time, the BBC Natural History Unit's filming techniques and expertise are focused on Britain.

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Seasons

  • Winter

    1.Winter

    02-10-201360m

    Starting on New Year's Day, Britain is in the grip of winter. Time-lapses show a magical country shrouded in frost and mist swirling in hollows. Water becomes the enemy as it freez...

  • Spring

    2.Spring

    09-10-201360m

    Spring marks the start of an epic race for life where timing is everything; trees explode with blossom and mornings fill with the magical chorus of birdsong. Long-tailed tits frant...

  • Summer

    3.Summer

    16-10-201360m

    Whilst the human population of Britain kicks back, summer is boom time for the animals. More sun means more food, but animals are arriving from afar to share, and competition is hi...

  • Autumn

    4.Autumn

    23-10-201360m

    The fading sun brings an energy change to Britain - a time of storms and unpredictable weather. The trees go dormant, but not before a final fling of colour. For animals, the short...

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