SATURDAY FEBRUARY 6 PICK OF THE DAY Stormborn BBC2, 7pm
We’ve had a cold snap in the UK recently, with parts of the country covered in snow or, at best, a heavy frost. However, no matter how bad we think that was, it’s nothing compared with the conditions faced by the animals who make the northern edges of the Atlantic their home. Cameras capture stunning footage in remote rural and aquatic areas of Scotland, Iceland and Norway, places humans fear to tread, but where creatures such as Arctic foxes (cubs, right), orcas, otters, reindeer and puffins reign. But, as we discover in this first of three episodes, their existence is becoming increasingly precarious and unpredictable due to climate change. Ewan McGregor narrates the action, which includes such incredible sights as aerial shots of a whale catching a porpoise and the first-ever 4K footage of a seal killing a pup. It’s not all cute and cuddly, but it’s certainly unforgettable. )))))
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 13 NATURE
Stormborn
BBC2, 7.10pm Ewan McGregor narrates the concluding programme in which the animals inhabiting the northernmost shores of the Atlantic Ocean prepare for the oncoming winter in a number of ways. For grey seals and reindeer, it's the mating season, but for young adults, it’s time to venture into the world without the protection of their parents for the first time. )))))
tpr media consultants – February 2021