S1.E8 ∙ Episode #1.8

Clare Balding sets out on six cycle rides across Britain, following in the tracks of the cyclist and author, Harold Briercliffe, to see if the world he described in his 1940s guidebooks still exists.

This series is dedicated to discovering small wild animals hat live in the European countryside. These animals are almost invisible because most are nocturnal, while others are timid and reclusive. as evidence of their stealth, these animals can prowl undetected within feet of farm houses and barns. Most people would not be able to identify these small, wild animals, but that does not prevent them from being accused of all sorts of crime and misdemeanors. Because so little is actually known about these animals, and because they are so difficult to observe, rumors have spread that they are vicious, smelly, blood thirsty or worse. "The Secret Lives of European Mammals" will reveal the intriguing and carefully concealed secrets of these unknown creatures. Furthermore, this series will demystify the rumors and misconceptions about these animals by showing that they are actually good neighbors who play a very important role in maintaining the balance of nature in the European countryside.

Series which investigates whether the science behind Hollywood blockbuster movies has any truth in it.