![](https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/640x360/p0hbpn28.jpg)
Wild Tales from the Village
A year in the life of an extraordinary village, hidden away in the French countryside, showing the parallel world of tiny creatures that live side by side with unsuspecting humans.
Animal drama that tells the story of a year in the life of an extraordinary village, hidden away in the timeless French countryside. Narrated by Tcheky Karyo, this tale reveals the parallel world of incredible tiny creatures that live side by side with the unsuspecting humans.
Red squirrels, wild boar, edible dormice and a cunning stone marten all take advantage of the riches of the village, whilst doing their best not to get caught. Can they outwit the villagers and survive the seasons? Seen from the perspective of these secretive animals, their adventures are happening right beneath our feet.
Last on
Clips
-
Squirrels in love
Duration: 03:00
-
Field mice in danger
Duration: 03:24
-
Toad road code
Duration: 03:22
-
Web exclusive: Asian hornet attack
Duration: 02:33
Music Played
Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
-
00:25
Queen
Bohemian Rhapsody
-
00:25
Queen
Bohemian Rhapsody
-
00:38
Édith Piaf
Tu Es Partout
Credits
Role | Contributor |
---|---|
Narrator | Tcheky Karyo |
Producer | Verity White |
Executive Producer | Michael Gunton |
Production Company | ±«Óãtv Natural History Unit |
Broadcasts
- Fri 23 Dec 2016 19:30±«Óãtv Two except Northern Ireland
- Christmas Eve 2016 16:45±«Óãtv Two Northern Ireland
- Christmas Day 2016 12:55
- Sat 31 Dec 2016 03:30
- New Year's Day 2017 17:00±«Óãtv Two except Wales
- Sun 3 Sep 2017 18:00±«Óãtv Two except Scotland & Wales
- Sat 21 Apr 2018 20:00
- Sun 22 Apr 2018 01:35
- Fri 26 Oct 2018 15:45
- Sat 8 Dec 2018 19:00
- Sun 9 Dec 2018 00:55
- Sun 23 Dec 2018 08:55
- Tue 31 Dec 2019 09:55±«Óãtv Two except Scotland
- Sun 5 Jan 2020 12:30
- Mon 21 Dec 2020 09:50±«Óãtv Two except Scotland
- Wed 29 Dec 2021 19:00±«Óãtv Two except Scotland & Wales
- Sat 17 Feb 2024 15:30±«Óãtv Two except Scotland
Featured in...
Enchanting Nature Documentaries
Travel the natural world and meet its wild, weird and wonderful inhabitants.
Best of Christmas
A feast of Christmas specials for you to tuck into.
Documentaries at Christmas
Entertaining, entrancing and endearing documentaries from the festive season.