Samuel West and Adrian Edmondson Return for 'Sam & Ade Go Birding' Season 2
Channel 5 has commissioned a second season of the popular bird-watching series 'Sam & Ade Go Birding,' starring Samuel West and Adrian Edmondson. The new season will feature six hour-long episodes, an expansion from the initial three.
Key takeaways
- Channel 5 has ordered a second season of 'Sam & Ade Go Birding' starring Samuel West and Adrian Edmondson.
- The new season will expand to six hour-long episodes.
- The series follows the two friends as they explore Britain's birdlife and landscapes.
- Samuel West and Adrian Edmondson were previously nominated for a Grierson Award for their work on the first season.
What Happened
Channel 5 has announced a second season of the series 'Sam & Ade Go Birding,' which features actor Samuel West and his friend Adrian Edmondson exploring birdwatching across Britain. The upcoming installment will consist of six hour-long episodes, doubling the number from the first series.
The show is currently in production, with a broadcast date to be confirmed. The new season will see West and Edmondson travel to locations including Yorkshire, West Wales, Scotland, and its coastlines in search of various bird species such as swifts, swallows, curlews, red kites, ospreys, puffins, guillemots, and gannets.
Samuel West commented on the show's return, stating his aim to get Edmondson interested in birding. Adrian Edmondson expressed enthusiasm for more bird sightings, scenic views, conversations, and travel, humorously describing it as a challenging but rewarding experience.
The upcoming episodes are expected to include personal conversations between the two friends, touching upon topics of family, mortality, and shared experiences, alongside their bird-watching adventures.
Background
The first series of 'Sam & Ade Go Birding' was well-received by viewers. Actor Samuel West, known for his role as Siegfried Farnon in 'All Creatures Great and Small,' collaborated with Adrian Edmondson for the initial run. The program focused on their shared interest in bird watching, with the pair visiting various locations across Britain, including West Cornwall, North Norfolk, and Somerset.
The presenters of the first series, Samuel West and Adrian Edmondson, received a longlist nomination for the Grierson Award for Best Documentary Presenter, with the award announcement scheduled for November.
Key Facts
- Channel 5 has recommissioned the series 'Sam & Ade Go Birding' for a second season.
- The second installment will feature six hour-long episodes, an increase from the first series' three episodes.
- The show stars actor Samuel West and his friend Adrian Edmondson.
- Filming for the new season is currently underway.
- Locations for the second season are set to include Yorkshire, West Wales, and Scotland.
- Species to be featured include swifts, swallows, curlews, red kites, ospreys, puffins, guillemots, and gannets.
- The first series was available to watch on Channel 5.
- Samuel West and Adrian Edmondson were longlisted for the Grierson Award for Best Documentary Presenter for the first series.
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