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Into the Wild with Gordon Buchanan

Episode 5: John Simpson

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

Gordon and John are in the beautiful Cairngorms in search of the rarest and most elusive creature in the UK - the Scottish wildcat. John has yearned to see one since childhood, so the pressure is on Gordon to come up with one in just three days.

On their journey, they also make their way up the mountains on the lookout for reindeer and one of the hardiest little birds, the ptarmigan. Red squirrels inhabit the pine forests as does another elusive creature that John would love to see - the pine marten. Gordon has his work cut out for him, but John is a fascinating companion with many tales to tell to fill the hours as they wait for the wildlife to appear. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Gordon Buchanan
Participant:
John Simpson
Colourist:
Eric Smith
Dubbing Editor:
Karen Imbusch
Camera Assistant:
Gary Edwardson
Sound Recordist:
Simon Tomlinson
Camera Operator:
Jim Manthorpe
Production Assistant:
Lauren McBride
Production Coordinator:
Jena Hunter
Assistant Producer:
Allanah Langstaff
Production Manager:
Kate Hook
Executive Producer:
Wendy Rattray
Director:
Ben Reid
Producer:
Ben Reid
Participant:
Roo Campbell
Participant:
Rachael Williams
Production Company:
Hello Halo

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