Land of the Wild: Secrets

Thursday 25th March 2021, 8pm

BBC One Wales

Following the successful natural history series Wales: Land of the Wild and Land of the Wild: After Dark, a brand new documentary reveals the secrets of Welsh wildlife and features Jellyfish, Catshark and the rare Sand lizard filmed in West Wales.

Narrated by Michael Sheen, Land of the Wild: Secrets is an extraordinary journey using innovative camera technology to uncover the hidden worlds of Welsh wildlife. This is a story of survival and romance set against the backdrop of some of Wales’ most breath-taking landscapes; from the Red Grouse on the dramatic mountainous uplands, to the illusive Catshark, master of the Celtic Deep, and everything in between.

Speaking in the documentary, Michael Sheen said; “This is an epic journey, following wild waterways; from the highest mountains to the Celtic Deep. Cutting edge technology reveals hidden secrets and brings us a little closer to the land of the wild”.

The programme explores the secret life of Wales’ very own little Welsh dragon; the rare sand lizard. Using an ultra-long lens, a tail-biting story of promiscuity and romance is revealed in the lives of these secretive creatures.

The documentary showcases the wild beauty of the coastlines of West Wales and the latest underwater cameras unveil the wonders of the Celtic Deep. The undisclosed life of the barrel jellyfish which inhabit these waters is revealed. The programme also follows the secretive Catshark, a predator who is top of the food chain in these waters, who is on the hunt for a mate. This is a furtive event which is rarely witnessed.