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Episode 02 January 2026

After a life spent travelling the globe, the world’s most famous naturalist turns his attention closer to home to explore the wildlife of England’s iconic capital. Having lived in London for 75 years, Sir David has an intimate knowledge of the city’s natural history and there's no better guide to introduce us to its most spectacular wildlife secrets.\n \nLondon is considered the greenest major city in the world, with a surprising variety of animal dramas playing out in the most unexpected places. Whether it’s herds of deer invading gardens, pigeons commuting by tube, snakes slithering along Regent's canal, parakeets raiding green spaces, or seagulls learning new ways to make a killing in the city, David reveals the incredible wild encounters to be experienced across his hometown.\n \nFollowing the fortunes of a pair of peregrines nesting on the Houses of Parliament as their chicks attempt their first flight, and a family of foxes living in the heart of Tottenham struggling to get to grips with fierce rivals and dangerous streets, David celebrates the extraordinary ways animals are adapting to survive in the urban jungle. He is inspired as he learns how people across the capital are ensuring some of Britain’s most loved species can continue to call London home, and he even joins efforts to bring back animals that have disappeared from the city.\n \nCaptured over his centennial year, this personal and poignant film is a timely insight into how cities can become homes for wildlife as well as ourselves.

Source: BBC 2