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Natural World: My Halcyon River

Natural World (2002)

Documentary | UK

BBC Four | Wednesday 26 October 2016 | 01:00

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Wednesday 26 October 2016 01:00

Saturday 23 February 2013 18:00

Saturday 15 November 2008 20:05

Rating: 8.5/10

SEASON: 21

EPISODE: 6 - My Halcyon River

SYNOPSIS

An idyllic portrait of a British river, chronicling the small dramas of the wildlife that lives in and around it. Otters hunt under the cover of darkness, mink lie in wait for unwary victims and kingfishers spear their prey, while newborn chicks learn to swim under the watchful eye of their parents.

Actors

John James

Self - Narrator

Producer: Philippa Forrester, Charlie Hamilton-James

RUNTIME: 50 min

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