Aired Monday 19 February, 2:20am - 3:50amon BBC Four

The River: A Year in the Life of the Tay

Writer and naturalist Helen Macdonald traces the dramatic journey of Britain?s greatest river, the Tay, over an entire year. Mixing natural history, cutting-edge science and historical biography with a spectacular travelogue, the film is a celebration of our largest river as it transforms from melting Highland snow to a vast torrent flowing into the cold North Sea. Following the river?s course from Ben Lui in the west to Dundee in the east, Helen explores the Tay?s magical landscapes.

Category
Documentary / Nature / Special
Original air date
03/07/2019
Cast and crew
  • Nathan BuddDirector
  • Helen MacdonaldHost