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Wild Tales from the Village

A year in the life of an extraordinary village, hidden away in the French countryside, showing the parallel world of tiny creatures that live side by side with unsuspecting humans.

Animal drama that tells the story of a year in the life of an extraordinary village, hidden away in the timeless French countryside. Narrated by Tcheky Karyo, this tale reveals the parallel world of incredible tiny creatures that live side by side with the unsuspecting humans.

Red squirrels, wild boar, edible dormice and a cunning stone marten all take advantage of the riches of the village, whilst doing their best not to get caught. Can they outwit the villagers and survive the seasons? Seen from the perspective of these secretive animals, their adventures are happening right beneath our feet.

58 minutes

Last on

Sat 20 Sep 202517:30
BBC Two England & HD only

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Music Played

  • Queen

    Bohemian Rhapsody

  • Queen

    Bohemian Rhapsody

  • Édith Piaf

    Tu Es Partout

Credits

NarratorTcheky Karyo
ProducerVerity White
Executive ProducerMichael Gunton
Production CompanyBBC Studios Natural History Unit

Broadcasts

  • Fri 23 Dec 201619:30
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland
  • Christmas Eve 201616:45
    BBC Two Northern Ireland
  • Christmas Day 201612:55
    BBC Two
  • Sat 31 Dec 201603:30
    BBC Two
  • New Year's Day 201717:00
    BBC Two except Wales
  • Sun 3 Sep 201718:00
    BBC Two except Scotland & Wales
  • Sat 21 Apr 201820:00
    BBC Four
  • Sun 22 Apr 201801:35
    BBC Four
  • Fri 26 Oct 201815:45
    BBC Two
  • Sat 8 Dec 201819:00
    BBC Four
  • Sun 9 Dec 201800:55
    BBC Four
  • Sun 23 Dec 201808:55
    BBC Two
  • Tue 31 Dec 201909:55
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Sun 5 Jan 202012:30
    BBC Two except Scotland & BBC Scotland
  • Mon 21 Dec 202009:50
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Wed 29 Dec 202119:00
    BBC Two except Scotland & Wales
  • Sat 17 Feb 202415:30
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Thu 19 Dec 202419:00
    BBC Two except Scotland & Wales
  • Sat 20 Sep 202517:30
    BBC Two England & HD only

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