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Eel

Episode 4 of 5

Mark Carwardine is in southern England in search of one of our most elusive creatures, the humble eel. From 2001.

Mark Carwardine continues his travels in southern England on his search for our most elusive creatures.

His quarry may sound familiar, but the life of the humble eel remains one of the biggest mysteries of the natural world.

Continuing quest to find the most elusive and charismatic creatures in the British Isles.

Producer: Brett Westwood

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2001.

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15 minutes

On radio

Thu 15 Oct 202609:30

Broadcast

  • Thu 15 Oct 202609:30