Open Country is a Nature programme.

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Open Country

Martha Kearney explores the history and future of the hedge. She learns that there are an estimated 400,000 miles of hedgerow in Britain, despite many hedges having been grubbed up and destroyed in the years since the Second World War. She talks to a wildlife expert, who explains why hedges are so important for wildlife and outlines the vital role they have to play in the ecosystem.

Genre: Nature

When is Open Country next on TV?

It's next showing on BBC Radio 4 March 5th, 3:00pm and on BBC Radio 4 March 7th, 6:07am. See more...

Main Cast

Martha Kearney
Nadeem Perera
Erland Cooper
Nikki Ruck
Philippa Forrester
Jasmine Ketibuah-Foley
Jon Gower
Mike Parker
Kitty MacFarlane
Mary-Ann Ochota
Emily Knight
Julia Blackburn
Laura Barton
Ruth Sanderson
Ian Marchant
Nicola Humphries
James Aldred
Rosemary Winnall
Sally Rodgers
Dan O'Neill