Living World: Through the Seasons

Wildlife presenter Brett Westwood revisits selected highlights from the Living World archive Since 1968, the BBC's iconic Living World has been introducing listeners to the best natural history Britain has to offer. Its veteran presenters have criss-crossed the country in all weathers and through all terrains, in search of remarkable species and extraordinary stories. Introduced and updated by Brett Westwood, these classic archive programmes are hosted by Lionel Kelleway, Trai Anfield, Chris Sperring, Paul Evans, Peter France, Joanna Pinnock, Miranda Krestovnikoff, Sarah Pitt and Brett himself. Each show is filmed on location, in places ranging from Dartmoor to the Celtic rainforest, and features a guest naturalist eager to share their expertise with the presenters and us. Together, they uncover an array of natural wonders, including the elegant black-tailed godwit, the enigmatic glow worm and the industrious mason bee that makes its nest in a snail shell. They also hunt for adders in Loch Lomond, experience the sights and sounds of a Sika deer rut and a starling eruption, witness the small bands of Red Admiral butterflies flying in from the sea and find that night time is the right time for mountain hares. Immersive, inviting and informative, this specially curated collection will provide fascinating insight into Britain's wonderful wildlife, and inspire you to seek out your own encounters with nature. Production credits Produced by Andrew Dawes Episode guide First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on the following dates: Nest Finder of Dartmoor 11 June 2017 Presented by Lionel Kelleway with Mark Lawrence Adders of Loch Lomond 18 June 2017 Presented by Trai Anfield with Chris McInerny A Shell Nesting Bee 2 July 2017 Presented by Trai Anfield with John Walters Glow Worms 9 July 2017 Presented by Chris Sperring with Robin Scagell Waxcap Grasslands 24 September 2017 Presented by Paul Evans with Dr Gareth Griffiths and Bruce Langridge The Late Arrivals 8 October 2017 Presented by Lionel Kelleway with Richard Fox Sika Deer 22 October 2017 Presented by Lionel Kelleway with Dr Anita Diaz Godwits 17 December 2017 Presented by Chris Sperring with Pete Potts Ancient Holly 24 December 2017 Presented by Joanna Pinnock with Sara Bellis and Carl Pickup Ponds in Winter 31 December 2017 Presented by Miranda Krestovnikoff with Jeremy Biggs Mountain Hares 7 January 2018 Presented by Sarah Pitt with Derek Yaldon The Snowdrop 4 March 2018 Presented by Brett Westwood with Christine Skelmesdale A Starling Eruption 11 March 2018 Presented by Trai Anfield and Simon Clarke Essex Geese 18 March 2018 Presented by Peter France with Graeme Underwood and Chris Tyas The Celtic Rainforest 25 March 2018 Presented by Paul Evans with Ray Woods © 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.