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Episode 3

Hugh's Wild WestSeries 1
Episode 3 of 12

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall celebrates the wildlife of the West Country and the people who care for it. In this episode, he explores the ancient woods and valleys of Dartmoor.

Lifelong nature lover Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall celebrates the wildlife of the West Country and the people who care for it. In this episode, he explores the ancient woods and valleys of Dartmoor on a quest to find out more about his favourite garden bird, the long-tailed tit.

He joins local naturalist John Walters to discover how family life is the key to survival for these sociable little birds as they huddle up together through the cold winter nights and work as a team to bring up chicks.

With the help of wildlife hero Leo Gubert, Hugh tracks down a hibernating dormouse to discover if they really do sleep for seven months of the year. And he gets a little too close for comfort to some feisty wood ants.

58 minutes

Last on

Sat 2 Oct 202110:00
BBC Two

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Music Played

  • Daughter

    Numbers

  • Amon Tobin

    Bridge

  • Barry White

    Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up

  • Wild Beasts

    End Come Too Soon

Credits

PresenterHugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
Executive ProducerMatt Cole
Series ProducerJoanne Stevens
DirectorMatt Clements
Production CompanyKEO West

Broadcasts

  • Sat 20 Jan 201817:30
    BBC Two Northern Ireland
  • Sat 20 Jan 201818:00
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland
  • Mon 26 Feb 201808:00
    BBC Two
  • Sat 21 Mar 202011:00
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Sat 2 Oct 202110:00
    BBC Two except Scotland

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