The Great British Winter

Synopsis

Explores five of Britain's most extreme winter landscapes, looking at the conditions that challenge both the wildlife and people that try to survive in the countryside.

First Air Date: 2013-03-04

Last Air Date: 2013-03-08

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 5

Networks: BBC Two

Top Cast

Ellie Harrison as Herself - Presenter

Seasons

Season 1 (2013)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Mountains (2013-03-04)

Explores Britain's most extreme winter landscapes. Ellie Harrison looks at British mountains as she reveals the surprises this terrain holds, from avalanches to reindeer.
Ep. 2: Lakes (2013-03-05)

Explores Britain's most extreme winter landscapes. Ellie Harrison is in the Lake District, finding out about an extremely rare Arctic winter resident.
Ep. 3: Forests (2013-03-06)

Explores Britain's most extreme winter landscapes. Ellie Harrison visits Britain's forests during the winter months, looking at charcoal creation and tree planting.
Ep. 4: Estuaries (2013-03-07)

In a series exploring Britain's most extreme winter landscapes, Ellie Harrison is in the UK's largest estuarine habitat in Morecambe Bay, Cumbria.
Ep. 5: Islands (2013-03-08)

Series exploring Britain's most extreme winter landscapes. Ellie Harrison visits the Shetland Islands to learn about island life during Britain's most challenging season.