Autumnwatch Season 1 Episode release dates & where to watch

1. Episode 1

For the next two weeks, Bill Oddie, Kate Humble and Simon King will follow a cast of unforgettable wildlife characters as Autumn develops. Look out for daily drama and beauty from around the UK - fighting red deer, migrating whooper swans, and a host of other animal stars including beavers, foxes and wild boar.

2. Episode 2

Bill Oddie and Kate Humble bring you the latest updates from the Autumnwatch animal stars- deer, swans, beavers and many more animals- as their real-life dramas unfold. We'll also be catching up with Jamie the Glaswegian fox and inviting you to join our tree party at the weekend.

3. Episode 3

Bill Oddie and Kate Humble look at more footage of the whooper swans, red deer and foxes. Simon King tries to track down wild boar in the Forest of Dean.

4. Episode 4

Big Brother with British wildlife. Bill Oddie and Kate Humble look at more footage from Martinmere. We find out if Simon King was successful in finding the elusive and dangerous wild boar in the Forest of Dean. Plus, a range of things to get involved with at the weekend.

5. Episode 5

Bill Oddie, Kate Humble have updates on the swans, geese and beavers at Martinmere. Simon King is on his toughest mission yet, bringing coverage from a bat cave buried deep under the Yorkshire Dales and Gordon Buchanan has the latest on the Glasgow foxes. The Big Lottery Fund will donate money to help create community wildlife spaces around the UK.

6. Episode 6

Simon King heads to the North-Eastern Farne Islands where a captivating animal spectacle is under way. The Red deer rut is now reaching it's climax. Gordon Buchanan has news from Glasgow about Jamie the fox and the chip shop cubs. Bill Oddie and Kate Humble have some underweight hedgehogs to fatten up so that they can hibernate safely over the winter.

7. Episode 7

Bill Oddie and Kate Humble find out how many of the whooper swans have made it back to Martinmere. Simon King battles unpredictable weather to get over to the Farne Islands. There's also information about applying for a Big Lottery Fund grant to help your local wildlife.

8. Episode 8 Finale

In the final episode, Bill Oddie, Kate Humble and Simon King reflect on the highs and lows of the past fortnight. The team give tips about how to enjoy Autumn for yourself. There is information about applying for a Breathing Places grant from the Big Lottery Fund where you live.