Series synopsis
Autumnwatch New England is a British family television series that premiered on PBS on October 17, 2018. It ended on October 19, 2018. It stars Chris Packham and Samantha Brown.
BBC host Chris Packham and wildlife cinematographer Bob Poole are joined by travel journalist Samantha Brown for this special PBS edition of the first-ever season of Autumnwatch produced in America. This series in three parts travels across the colorful landscapes of New England, meeting a cast of unforgettable wildlife characters, and experiencing some of the best autumn has to offer, including leaf gazing, pumpkin carving and cranberry harvesting. Local experts in food, wildlife, music, litera ...
Premise
BBC host Chris Packham and wildlife cinematographer Bob Poole are joined by travel journalist Samantha Brown for this special PBS edition of the first-ever season of Autumnwatch produced in America. This series in three parts travels across the colorful landscapes of New England, meeting a cast of unforgettable wildlife characters, and experiencing some of the best autumn has to offer, including leaf gazing, pumpkin carving and cranberry harvesting. Local experts in food, wildlife, music, literature and history join the trio of hosts each night to showcase characteristics special to New England.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Chris Packham as Self - Host
- Samantha Brown as Self - Host
Guest cast
- Vivian Howard as Self - Presenter
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | October 17, 2018 | October 19, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Grab a seat at the campfire with Samantha Brown and Chris Packham for a live adventure into the culture and wildlife that make fall in New England special. Peek at leaf-changing science, catch backyard drama and see wildlife at night with Bob Poole. |
October 17, 2018 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Swirl into the world of maple syrup with Vivian Howard. Take a trip to Maine’s Fryeburg Fair, discover the magic of caterpillars and learn more about the birds soaring across New England skies each fall. |
October 18, 2018 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Discover how cranberries and pumpkins became fall fundamentals with Samantha Brown and Chris Packham. Catch gangs of turkeys and rare bird art. Peek into the world of nighttime critters with Bob Poole. |
October 19, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | PBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 17, 2018 |
| Last aired | October 19, 2018 |
| Runtime | 57 minutes |
| Status | ended |