Presented by natural history enthusiast Alan Titchmarsh, BBC ONE's British Isles: A Natural History unravels the epic story of the evolution of the British Isles. Six of the eight programmes will be feature special 10 minute regional inserts co-produced by the BBC and the Open University.

The series and inserts explore how over three billion years Britain has been boiled in lava, buried under tropical swamps and swept by desert sands. They show how it was crushed by enormous glaciers, released by warm winds, forested from north to south and how the influence of human life has dramatically changed the landscape.

Aiming to inspire people to investigate for themselves the wonders of the breath-taking landscape in their local area, the OU and the BBC have produced the 10-minute regional inserts for the nine English regions and for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. In a total of 72 specially-tailored programmes, viewers will discover the wonders of their region's natural history and will be encouraged to get outdoors to explore and learn about the natural history and heritage that surrounds them.

Viewers interested in discovering the remarkable geology of other regions can watch the companion series British Isles: A User’s Guide To Natural History, a selection of the regional highlights later in the evening on BBC FOUR.

Viewers with Sky Digital are able to experience the regional programmes from another area by choosing to watch British Isles: A Natural History on one of the regional variations of BBC ONE, which can be found on the Electronic Programme Guide from channel 941 upwards. Full details of the channel numbers for BBC ONE regions can be found in the BBC Digital Satellite faq. For full details of transmission times, check our TV schedule page.

The OU has produced a free leaflet to help you become a landscape detective and get the most from exploring your region.