Winterwatch - 2026 Extra: Winter Encounters

A celebration of the very best of winter at Mount Stewart.

A completely music-free episode, accompanied only by the authentic sounds of nature.

Winter is in full swing on this second evening at the shores of Strangford Lough.

Broadcasting live from the beautiful Mount Stewart estate near Strangford Lough.

Iolo Williams uncovers the secret lives of sharks, badgers and pine martens.

Iolo Williams delves into reproduction, from rutting red deer to amorous toads.

Iolo Williams discovers how turnstones, polecats and earthworms find a meal.

Iolo Williams shows how ravens, octopus and kingfishers use their intelligence to survive.

Iolo Williams reveals how pond animals survive under ice and why ducks' feet don’t freeze.

Iolo Williams reveals how starlings, hedgehogs and hermit crabs seek safety in winter.

Chris, Michaela and Iolo wrap up winter from RSPB Arne.

A seasonal sound spectacular with this music-free episode.

The team meet some young naturalists, bitterns and winter moths.

Winterwatch returns for 2025 from the stunning RSPB Arne in Dorset.

Chris Packham takes a look at the worst winter of the 20th century in 1963.