

Iolo's River Valleys
2025– · BBC iPlayer · 29 min · 2 seasons
S02E04 · Dee
Wed, 6 May, 3:00 pm
Iolo explores the stunning Dee valley, from wintering birds along the estuary, to displaying black grouse on moorland, rare freshwater-pearl mussels, and spawning sea trout.
About
Iolo Williams explores four of Wales's most stunning river valleys from sea to source, uncovering their hidden wonders and remarkable wildlife.
Episodes
- E01
Usk
Wed, 6 May· 29 minIolo Williams explores the Usk valley, from Newport's urban wildlife to ground-nesting birds, a huge lesser horseshoe bat roost and scarce firecrests.
- E02
Tywi
Wed, 6 May· 29 minIolo Williams explores the Tywi river valley, from Llansteffan's coastal dunes to fallow deer ruts, ancient oak woodlands and the remote heights of the Tywi forest.
- E03
Teifi
Wed, 6 May· 29 minIolo explores the Teifi river valley, and finds a slow worm hunting, meets a coracle fisherman, is thrilled by a fishing Otter, and watches a pair of kestrels at their nest.
- E04
Dee
Wed, 6 May· 29 minIolo explores the stunning Dee valley, from wintering birds along the estuary, to displaying black grouse on moorland, rare freshwater-pearl mussels, and spawning sea trout.
Cast

Iolo Williams
Presenter