28/08/2026
Plimsoll Studios are researching locations for a new wildlife series for a public service broadcaster. They'll be filming during late 2026 and 2027, and are currently on the hunt for fantastic gardens across the UK to feature.
They’re looking for gardens bursting with character, nature and life - big or small, wild or manicured, urban or rural, private havens, shared allotments or community gardens. What matters is that there’s something distinctive about the garden: an interesting story behind it, or something particularly special about its wildlife, plants, location or people.
Each episode will take us inside one special garden to reveal the secret lives of the wildlife that calls it home and to meet the gardeners behind it. As well as enchanting stories about familiar garden wildlife, we’re especially keen to uncover the unexpected - such as extraordinary connections with wild animals, fascinating examples of animal behaviour, or regular - or even rare - wild visitors. To confirm, the gardeners don’t need to be gardening or wildlife experts. They’re simply looking for people who love their gardens and are curious about the wild world on their doorstep.
They're accepting applications directly through their website: Plimsoll Studios – Take Part > https://plimsollstudios.com/take-part/
If anyone would like to put their garden forward, it would be great to know as much as possible about:
• Their garden: what makes it special - whether that’s its setting, history, design, standout features or a particular focus.
• Their wildlife: what they see regularly, including any individuals or families they recognise, have watched grow up or feel a special connection with, as well as any more unusual or unexpected visitors.
• Them: a little about them and the people they share the garden with.
It would also be wonderful to see photos or videos of them, their garden, house and wildlife, including any camera-trap footage they might have.
There's absolutely no commitment at this stage - They’d simply love to start conversations with people who think there might be something special about their garden (or a garden they know), and the wildlife that calls it home.
Very much looking forward to hearing from you, and happy gardening!
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