Sunday 22 March, 3:00am - 3:45amon BBC Four HD

Natural World

Butterflies: A Very British Obsession

Exploring the fascinating lives of Britain's beautiful butterflies in exquisite detail and also celebrating their enduring appeal to the British people. Britain's butterflies have never been so threatened, three quarters are in decline. A search for butterflies leads to some of the most beautiful parts of Britain. It opens up the possibility that a passion for butterflies could help us preserve our cherished landscapes.

Category
Documentary / Animals / Anthology / Nature
Original air date
10/02/2011
Cast and crew
  • Imelda StauntonHost