The Living Isles(1986)

The Living Isles is a documentary series that traces the dramatic transformation of the British landscape and its wildlife over the past 10,000 years. Since the last ice age retreated, the British Isles have undergone profound changes—from barren tundra to lush forests to the patchwork of habitats we see today. The series explores how climate shifts, rising seas, and human settlement have reshaped the land and the creatures that inhabit it. Through ten episodes, The Living Isles reveals the deep history of Britain's natural world, showing how ancient forests gave way to moorlands, how islands were born and lost, and how wildlife adapted to each new era. It's a sweeping natural history that connects the geological past to the living landscape of the present day.