Springwatch: Full TV Schedule and Live Stream

The season bursts into life with daily wildlife dramas all across the UK. The extraordinary (sometimes tiny) spectacle of nature from breathtaking locations - and on your doorstep.

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Channel Episode Time
Upcoming Release
Episode 1
Episode 1
Springwatch returns for three weeks of seasonal splendour, live from the brand new location of National Trust Crom in Northern Ireland and the Knepp Estate in Sussex.
Your Time
Mon 25 May · 19:00
UK
Mon 25 May · 19:00
Upcoming Release
Episode 2
Episode 2
Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan continue to celebrate the season at National Trust Crom in Northern Ireland, revealing a hidden world playing out in the reed beds.
Your Time
Tue 26 May · 19:00
UK
Tue 26 May · 19:00
Channel
BBC Two
Upcoming Release
Episode
Episode 1
Episode 1
Springwatch returns for three weeks of seasonal splendour, live from the brand new location of National Trust Crom in Northern Ireland and the Knepp Estate in Sussex.
Time
Your Time
Mon 25 May · 19:00
UK
Mon 25 May · 19:00
Channel
BBC Two
Upcoming Release
Episode
Episode 2
Episode 2
Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan continue to celebrate the season at National Trust Crom in Northern Ireland, revealing a hidden world playing out in the reed beds.
Time
Your Time
Tue 26 May · 19:00
UK
Tue 26 May · 19:00

Available for Streaming

Episodes Escape into Spring

2025 Extra: Escape into Spring

Enjoy the very best of the season in a natural escape that lets nature do the talking.
Duration: 15 mins First broadcast: 8:55pm 12 Jun 2025
Availability: Available for 26 days (until 12 Jun 2026)
Episodes Episode 12

2025: Episode 12

Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan bid farewell to the nests, the Springwatch 20th anniversary celebrations continue, and Iolo Williams wraps up his Northern Irish journey.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 8pm 12 Jun 2025
Availability: Available for 26 days (until 12 Jun 2026)
Episodes Watch Out: Episode 6

2025: Watch Out: Episode 6

It's a party at the Pecker Bush as Hannah is joined by Kelly Somers and Chris and Michaela
Duration: 21 mins First broadcast: 11 Jun 2025
Availability: Available for 25 days (until 11 Jun 2026)
Episodes Episode 11

2025: Episode 11

Which nests will fledge before the end of the series? Plus a look at some of the wildlife predictions Springwatch has made over the last 20 years and whether any of them came true.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 8pm 11 Jun 2025
Availability: Available for 26 days (until 12 Jun 2026)
Episodes Watch Out: Episode 5

2025: Watch Out: Episode 5

Lira Valencia and Lucy Lapwing join Hannah Stitfall for a drink at the Pecker and Bush.
Duration: 22 mins First broadcast: 10 Jun 2025
Availability: Available for 24 days (until 10 Jun 2026)
Episodes Episode 10

2025: Episode 10

At the Longshaw Estate, the nests Chris and Michaela have been watching for weeks are bursting at the seams with fledging chicks. Who will stay and who will go?
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 8pm 10 Jun 2025
Availability: Available for 26 days (until 12 Jun 2026)
Episodes Episode 9

2025: Episode 9

Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan have all the weekend drama from the wildlife cameras at the Longshaw Estate. Iolo Williams lands in Mount Stewart, the final stop of his Northern Irish road trip.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 8pm 9 Jun 2025
Availability: Available for 26 days (until 12 Jun 2026)
Episodes Episode 8

2025: Episode 8

More of the wildlife wonders on the Longshaw Estate, some urban characters in Sheffield, and the enchanting golden hare on Rathlin Island.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 8pm 5 Jun 2025
Availability: Available for 26 days (until 12 Jun 2026)
Episodes Watch Out: Episode 4

2025: Watch Out: Episode 4

Join Hannah Stitfall and Michaela Strachan as they look at how birds survive the rain!
Duration: 20 mins First broadcast: 4 Jun 2025
Availability: Available for 18 days (until 04 Jun 2026)
Episodes Episode 7

2025: Episode 7

Chris and Strachan continue to explore the seasonal stories from the Longshaw Estate, whilst on Rathlin Island, Iolo Williams explores the secretive world of the corncrake.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 8pm 4 Jun 2025
Availability: Available for 26 days (until 12 Jun 2026)
Episodes Watch Out: Episode 3

2025: Watch Out: Episode 3

Join Hannah Stitfall and guests at Springwatch's new location in the Peak District.
Duration: 20 mins First broadcast: 3 Jun 2025
Availability: Available for 17 days (until 03 Jun 2026)
Episodes Episode 6

2025: Episode 6

The excitement continues with updates from the live nest cameras on site at the Longshaw Estate, whilst Iolo explores the spectacular Rathlin Island.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 8pm 3 Jun 2025
Availability: Available for 26 days (until 12 Jun 2026)
Episodes Episode 5

2025: Episode 5

Chris and Michaela are getting to know the spring A-listers at the National Trust’s Longshaw Estate, and Iolo is off to Rathlin Island.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 8pm 2 Jun 2025
Availability: Available for 26 days (until 12 Jun 2026)
Episodes Episode 4

2025: Episode 4

The first week of wildlife is not over yet. As Springwatch heads into the weekend, there's a catch-up with the live cameras as the team gear up for fledgewatch.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 8pm 29 May 2025
Availability: Available for 26 days (until 12 Jun 2026)
Episodes Watch Out: Episode 2

2025: Watch Out: Episode 2

Chris Packham joins Hannah Stitfall at the Pecker and Bush for more Springwatch action.
Duration: 20 mins First broadcast: 28 May 2025
Availability: Available for 11 days (until 28 May 2026)
Episodes Episode 3

2025: Episode 3

Chris and Michaela reveal more wildlife wonders at the Longshaw Estate, Iolo's urban adventure continues in Belfast, and Megan meets some of the nocturnal residents of Haddon Hall.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 8pm 28 May 2025
Availability: Available for 26 days (until 12 Jun 2026)
Episodes Watch Out: Episode 1

2025: Watch Out: Episode 1

Hannah Stitfall is joined by Jack Baddams for a chat about the best nests of Springwatch.
Duration: 21 mins First broadcast: 27 May 2025
Availability: Available for 10 days (until 27 May 2026)
Episodes Episode 2

2025: Episode 2

Chris, Michaela and Iolo are joined by Megan McCubbin at Haddon Hall. The 20th anniversary celebrations continue, and with a medley of new nests, the drama has already begun.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 8pm 27 May 2025
Availability: Available for 26 days (until 12 Jun 2026)
Episodes Wildlife Wanderings

2025 Extra: Wildlife Wanderings

Enjoy the very best of the season in a natural escape that lets nature do the talking.
Duration: 23 mins First broadcast: 9:30pm 26 May 2025
Availability: Available for 9 days (until 26 May 2026)
Episodes Episode 1

2025: Episode 1

For its 20th year, Springwatch is back in two new locations, with new wildlife characters and nests never featured before.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 8pm 26 May 2025
Availability: Available for 26 days (until 12 Jun 2026)

Springwatch FAQs

When is Springwatch next on?

The next broadcast of Springwatch airs at Mon 25 May · 19:00(UK: Mon 25 May · 19:00) on BBC Two.

Which channel is Springwatch next on?

Springwatch returns on BBC Two next. Check the listings above for every upcoming airing.

When will Springwatch be available on iPlayer?

Episodes land on BBC iPlayer just after the show finishes airing. Use the streaming section above to jump in as soon as it drops.

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