Channel 5 fans call for return of All Creatures Great and Small star’s ‘brilliant’ show
The Channel 5 show came to an end after three episodes and fans won't let it go
Channel 5 viewers have called for a second series of a “brilliant” show led by an All Creatures Great and Small star.
The three-part birdwatching series titled Sam & Ade Go Birding stars Samuel West as himself alongside his close friend Adrian Edmondson.
Together the duo venture through some of the UK's most stunning nature reserves and set off on a birdwatching adventure.
Viewers saw the pair travel to West Cornwall in search of Cornish choughs, waders and transatlantic visitors blown hundreds of miles off course; to North Norfolk, on a wild goose chase for brent and pink-footed geese; and finally, to the Somerset Levels, where they stake out kingfishers, egrets and the elusive bittern.
The synopsis continues: "Featuring exquisite photography and breathtaking landscapes, the series is as much about friendship as it is about wildlife. Between sightings, Sam and Ade share thoughtful, funny, and moving conversations on everything from obsession and ageing to acting, childhood memories, losing a parent and the geeky hobbies that have captivated them over the years."
For Samuel, birding is a long-standing passion of his, having recorded his sightings for 20 years and has now seen over 400 British species, and is always eager to add more to his list.
Samuel previously shared: "Watching birds is a simple pleasure. At heart, it's an invitation to connect with the natural world. All you need is a desire to look, listen and enjoy. A pair of binoculars helps; a friend to share it with makes it even better (especially when they’re as much fun as Adrian Edmondson).
"I’m thrilled that we get to invite the 5 audience along with us on our travels; they've already proved how tasteful and clever they are by liking All Creatures Great and Small so much. Welcome to the gentle art of noticing."
Meanwhile for Adrian, the hobby is something new and doesn’t have much knowledge about birds despite living in the countryside for more than two decades.
Adrian added: "I don’t know how I got to be this old without knowing more about birds. It feels like a huge hole in my education. Sam is going to fill me in. And… we get to go to the pub!"
The series has since come to an end but viewers are calling for the show to return for a second season after the BBC shared a clip online.
One viewer wrote: “Absolutely enjoyed this watch a few weeks ago, more episodes please.” Another said: “Lots more series please, It’s brilliant.” A third commented: “Please renew this gem asap.”
Another said: “What a lovely show. Please do more.” Meanwhile one added: “Here’s hoping for a second series.”
You can stream season one of Sam & Ade Go Birding on Channel 5
