4 episodes

Iolo's River Valleys - Series 2

First aired May 6, 2026Season 2

Iolo Williams explores four of Wales's longest river valleys from sea to source.

Episodes

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Episode 1

Usk

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May 6, 202629 min

Iolo Williams explores the Usk valley, from Newport’s urban wildlife to ground-nesting birds, a huge lesser horseshoe bat roost and scarce firecrests.

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Episode 2

Tywi

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May 13, 202629 min

Iolo 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.

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Episode 3

Teifi

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May 20, 202629 min

Iolo 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.

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Episode 4

Dee

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May 27, 202629 min

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.