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WinterwatchEpisodes

    Episode 3Series 14

    3/4A completely music-free episode, accompanied only by the authentic sounds of nature.

    Episode 2Series 14

    2/4Winter is in full swing on this second evening at the shores of Strangford Lough.

    Winter Encounters2026 Extra

    Enjoy the very best of the season in a natural escape that lets nature do the talking.

    Episode 1Series 14

    1/4Broadcasting live from the beautiful Mount Stewart estate near Strangford Lough.

    Taking RefugeWinterwatch in Wales

    1/6Iolo Williams reveals how starlings, hedgehogs and hermit crabs seek safety in winter.

    AdaptationWinterwatch in Wales

    2/6Iolo Williams reveals how pond animals survive under ice and why ducks' feet don’t freeze.

    IntelligenceWinterwatch in Wales

    3/6Iolo Williams shows how ravens, octopus and kingfishers use their intelligence to survive.

    Finding FoodWinterwatch in Wales

    4/6Iolo Williams discovers how turnstones, polecats and earthworms find a meal.

    Next GenerationWinterwatch in Wales

    5/6Iolo Williams delves into reproduction, from rutting red deer to amorous toads.

    Hidden TreasuresWinterwatch in Wales

    6/6Iolo Williams uncovers the secret lives of sharks, badgers and pine martens.