Britain's Big Wildlife Revival, BBC One, Sunday 18th August, 5:35pm.
Conservationists have predicted that, without help, some of Britain’s most iconic species are severely threatened and may even face extinction in Britain within our lifetimes. In June BBC wildlife magazine ran a poll to find Britain's National Species - after an overwhelming response the Hedgehog won, followed by the Badger.
Now Britain’s Big Wildlife Revival takes on the mantle to bring together some of the BBC’s most respected wildlife experts to highlight the plight of Britain’s most at-risk animals.
Hosted by countryfile presenter Ellie Harrison the 6 part series challenges experts to save some of Britain's most endangered species. Each week three guest presenters will champion a wild creature they want to bring back from the brink.
“I’m a country girl and I’ve always loved the British countryside and its wildlife. Now I want us all to join together to learn more about the wonderful habitats that sometimes we can take for granted, but also for people to get passionate about helping to preserve the animals and wildlife that that mean so much to us, and the places where they live.” - Ellie Harrison
Ben Fogle champions the near-extinct hedgehog, Bill Oddie highlights the plight of the puffin, Philippa Forrester on how to save the kingfisher and Miranda Krestovnikoff championing white-clawed crayfish and the bottlenose dolphin. Other rare creatures featured include the red squirrel, Scottish wildcat, greater horseshoe bat as well as the once common – but now in decline – house sparrow and water vole. The series also wants to encourage viewers to get involved to save habitats and provide refuges for the animals featured in the series, Mike Dilger will be on hand with advice on how to turn our own gardens into wildlife havens.
