Portillo Goes Wild in Spain. Michael Portillo explores the wilder side of his Spanish heritage on a breathtaking journey from the Pyrenees to the straits of Gibraltar. He experiences a land that supports wildlife including brown bears, vultures, bee-eaters and lynxes. But to catch a glimpse of these creatures, he must draw on traits not normally attributed to politicians - patience and reticence. Producer Jeremy Bristow ; Series editor Tim Martin
Repeated next Sunday www.bbc.co.uk/nature BBC WILDLIFE MAGAZINE: the February issue has an article on Michael Portillo 's trip to Spain. On sale 19 January, priced E3.25