Painting Birds with Jim and Nancy Moir (2023)
Series 1
Comedic ornithological series, Painting Birds with Jim and Nancy Moir will follow prolific artist Jim and his wife Nancy as they explore some of Britain’s best beauty spots, joined along the way by a few famous friends. Their challenge? Create an original piece of bird art celebrating the unique species native to that region over the course of a weekend. Accompanied in each episode by local twitchers, artists and conservation experts, Jim, and Nancy will be guided through forest and fen as they venture through wild countryside and local bird sanctuaries to gather inspiration. They’ll spend meditative weekends sketching and painting their feathery subjects, tackling everything from grouse to goshawks and bitterns to bearded tits.
Released April 19, 2023
Episode 44 min
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S1E1 - Nothumberland
Week 1 they head to Northumberland, meeting actor Mark Benton and artist Bethany Maddocks on the trip.
April 19, 2023, midnight
S1E2 - Cornwall
Jim and Nancy head to Cornwall in search of the red-billed chough. Local artists Flynn O'Reilly and Sarah Bell join them on their journey.
April 26, 2023, midnight
S1E3 - Kent
Jim and Nancy are joined by music legend Jools Holland and local artist David Hunt as they travel to Kent to paint the stunning long-eared owl.
May 3, 2023, midnight
S1E4 - Scotland
Jim and Nancy's search for the Golden Eagle has them facing hurricanes and rainbows on the remote Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides, where they also meet legendary musician Edwyn Collins.
May 10, 2023, midnight
S1E5 - Yorkshire
Jim and his wife Nancy visit Yorkshire
May 17, 2023, midnight
S1E6 - Lancashire
Jim and his wife Nancy visit Lancashire
May 24, 2023, midnight
Episode Runtime: 44 min.
Season Runtime: 484 min.
Released: April 19, 2023
Last Air Date: June 5, 2024, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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