Episode 1

Bill Oddie, cameraman John Aitchison and sound recorder Chris Watson reveal the hidden lives of Britain's wildlife. John lies in wet sand for seven hours to film a small bird. Chris records the sounds of some sandhoppers. Bill investigates the history of hares, discovering that they 'lay eggs' at Easter and have been mistaken for witches. Filmed in locations as varied as Richmond park, the Scilly Isles and Bill's garden.