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Gilbert White: The Nature Man

Biography of an 18th century country curate. Gilbert White encouraged the generations that followed to appreciate nature in a different, more profound way.

Biography of an 18th century country curate. With just one book, 'The Natural History Of Selborne', Gilbert White encouraged the generations that followed to appreciate nature in a different, more profound way. With biographer Richard Mabey, Michael Wood travels through White's world, investigating his life and legacy. Fans like David Attenborough and Alan Titchmarsh pay homage to the great man.

1 hour

Last on

Tue 12 Jun 200723:45
BBC Two Scotland

Credit

PresenterMichael Wood

Broadcasts

  • Tue 12 Jun 200723:20
    BBC Two England, Northern Ireland (Analogue) & Northern Ireland only
  • Tue 12 Jun 200723:45
    BBC Two Scotland