Basic Info

First Air: October 02, 2013

Status: Ended

Seasons & Episodes

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 4

Last Episode

Name: Autumn

Season: 1, Episode: 4

Air Date: 2013-10-23

Runtime: 60 min

The fading sun brings an energy change to Britain - a time of storms and unpredictable weather. The trees go dormant, but not before a final fling of colour. For animals, the shortening days are a cue to prepare, hibernating and hoarding for the dark times ahead. For some, its still a time to breed - deer rut, seals give birth and the Atlantic salmon leaps waterfalls in order to lay its eggs. Beneath the fallen leaves, slime moulds, earthworms and fungi take advantage of autumn's spoils.

Videos

Mould Time-lapse - The Great British Year: Episode 4 Preview - BBC One (YouTube)

The Great British Year

2013 1 seasons 4 episodes

Overview

The range of seasons in Britain are as extraordinary as the climate is unique. The splendour of the autumn colour change is as magnificent as anywhere on earth, while the animal migration is of planet-wide importance. For the first time, the BBC Natural History Unit's filming techniques and expertise are focused on Britain.