British Isles A Natural History: The landscape and wildlife of Britain today is a product of millions of years of change. With the Natural History Units all new integrated time - lapse techniques we peel back the years and take you on a presenter-led journey through the tropical swamps the ice ages the civilisations and revolutions that shaped the familiar face of the British Isles.3 Billion Years in the MakingBeginning in a familiar garden setting Alan peels back the layers of Britains varied past. He travels to his native Yorkshire to reveal how innocent sounding place names provide evidence of a wild legacy. On Scotlands Isle of May he discovers how white seal pups hold a clue to Britains snowy heritage. Finally Alan explores how diverse rock formations are a testament to Britains turbulent past.

Starring:

Alan Titchmarsh

Genre:

Documentary