The Great British Winter

2013•1h 0m

Documentary

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.

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Ended

First Aired

March 4, 2013

Last Aired

March 8, 2013

Networks

BBC Two

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Mountains

Air date: 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.

Lakes

Air date: 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.

Forests

Air date: 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.

Estuaries

Air date: 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.

Islands

Air date: 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.