As the temperature drops and the nights draw in earlier, it is tempting to stay inside and take some time to hibernate. However, the cold, dark month of January also marks the return of one of our favourite wildlife programmes: Winterwatch.
Winterwatch has been broadcast on BBC Two since 2012, and along with Springwatch and previously Autumnwatch, makes up the BBC's 'Watches' group of wildlife programming.
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As its name suggests, Winterwatch aims to show off the wildlife spectacles and behaviour that can still be found in winter – as well as how some of the toughest animals have adapted to the harsh winter conditions. Find out all you need to know about the programme, including where it'll be visiting, with our guide.
When is Winterwatch on TV?
Winterwatch will be broadcast on BBC Two for four nights at 8pm. The 2025 series will run from Tuesday 21 to Friday 24 January 2025. You can catch up on previous episodes of Winterwatch on BBC iPlayer, with new episodes available to watch after they've been broadcast.
Who presents Winterwatch?
Previous series of Winterwatch have been presented by Chris Packham, Gillian Burke, Iolo Williams and Michaela Strachan.
Where is Winterwatch visiting?
Winterwatch 2025 will be broadcast live from RSPB Arne in Dorset, which is part of the UK's first Super National Nature Reserve. Live cameras will be rigged across the site to capture all the drama, including the local white-tailed sea eagle who patrol the skies.
The series will also bring pre-filmed seasonal stories from across the UK – including one kayaker's encounter with blue fin tuna on the Devon coast, the Big Garden Bird Watch, and a tour of the urban nature reserve Walthamstow Wetlands.
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