Living World: Through the Seasons

Wildlife presenter Brett Westwood revisits selected highlights from the Living World archiveSince 1968, the BBC's iconic Living World has been introducing listeners to the best natural history Britain has to offer. Its veteran presenters have criss-crossed the country in all weathers and through all terrains, in search of remarkable species and extraordinary stories.Introduced and updated by Brett Westwood, these classic archive programmes are hosted by Lionel Kelleway, Trai Anfield, Chris Sperring, Paul Evans, Peter France, Joanna Pinnock, Miranda Krestovnikoff, Sarah Pitt and Brett himself. Each show is filmed on location, in places ranging from Dartmoor to the Celtic rainforest, and features a guest naturalist eager to share their expertise with the presenters and us.Together, they uncover an array of natural wonders, including the elegant black-tailed godwit, the enigmatic glow worm and the industrious mason bee that makes its nest in a snail shell. They also hunt for adders in Loch Lomond, experience the sights and sounds of a Sika deer rut and a starling eruption, witness the small bands of Red Admiral butterflies flying in from the sea and find that night time is the right time for mountain hares.Immersive, inviting and informative, this specially curated collection will provide fascinating insight into Britain's wonderful wildlife, and inspire you to seek out your own encounters with nature.Production creditsProduced by Andrew DawesEpisode guideFirst broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on the following dates:Nest Finder of Dartmoor 11 June 2017Presented by Lionel Kelleway with Mark LawrenceAdders of Loch Lomond 18 June 2017Presented by Trai Anfield with Chris McInernyA Shell Nesting Bee 2 July 2017Presented by Trai Anfield with John WaltersGlow Worms 9 July 2017Presented by Chris Sperring with Robin ScagellWaxcap Grasslands 24 September 2017Presented by Paul Evans with Dr Gareth Griffiths and Bruce LangridgeThe Late Arrivals 8 October 2017Presented by Lionel Kelleway with Richard FoxSika Deer 22 October 2017Presented by Lionel Kelleway with Dr Anita DiazGodwits 17 December 2017Presented by Chris Sperring with Pete PottsAncient Holly 24 December 2017Presented by Joanna Pinnock with Sara Bellis and Carl PickupPonds in Winter 31 December 2017Presented by Miranda Krestovnikoff with Jeremy BiggsMountain Hares 7 January 2018Presented by Sarah Pitt with Derek YaldonThe Snowdrop 4 March 2018Presented by Brett Westwood with Christine SkelmesdaleA Starling Eruption 11 March 2018Presented by Trai Anfield and Simon ClarkeEssex Geese 18 March 2018Presented by Peter France with Graeme Underwood and Chris TyasThe Celtic Rainforest 25 March 2018Presented by Paul Evans with Ray Woods(c) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.