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Gloucestershire is represented in each film, covering such well known places as Cleeve Hill, the Forest of Dean, Slimbridge and Westonbirt Arboretum.

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PART 1 BIRTH OF BRITAIN Amanda looks at the ancient natural history of our region and visits Cleeve Hill just outside Cheltenham, making some fascinating aquatic discoveries... Watch the video

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PART 2 ICE AGE BRITAIN The Ice Age had a big effect on the South West and it helped to shape the way we see the land around us today. A mammoth skull found at the Cotswold Water Park, the River Severn, and The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust at Slimbridge are featured here... Watch the video

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PART 3 ISLAND BRITAIN Amanda visits an island where the waters are clear and creatures are thriving in an untouched habitat. This video also features Clearwell Caves in the Forest of Dean... Watch the video

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PART 4 BRITAIN TAMED Mankind had a profound effect on the environment and in this short film, Amanda finds the influence of humans on the natural environment all over the South West. This film features Chedworth Roman Villa. Watch the video

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PART 5 INDUSTRIAL BRITAIN The Industrial Revolution had a very severe impact on our landscape and Amanda investigates the effect the age had on Bristol. Westonbirt Arboretum and the Stroudwater Canal are featured... Watch the video

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PART 6 BRITAIN TODAY Amanda discovers how a handful of dedicated people are bringing old habitats and some hidden natural gems to the South West. The Birds of Prey Centre in Newent is shown in this short film... Watch the video