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Wildlife cameraman Stephen de Vere, who worked on the BBC's AFRICA, LIFE and FROZEN PLANET series, turns his camera on the natural world discovered in his own backyard - the British countryside. Through the changing seasons of a year he finds and films the animals and birds hidden in hedgerows, woods and fields. Hearing only the sounds of the wild and the cameraman's narration, we re-live his experiences of being there to capture highlights such as hares boxing, fox cubs at play, sparrowhawks mating and baby owls being fed in their nest. With patience, humour and skill he shares the cameraman's perspective of his local wildlife to both specialist and enthusiast alike - at the same time giving us first-hand insights into the making of a wildlife film. ******* 5% of the proceeds from the sale of this DVD goes to support the work of the WILDLIFE TRUSTS.
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A stunning film of deer, foxes, barn owls, hawks, grass snakes and long-tailed tits growing up in the nearby gardens, orchards and fields, each season masterfully captured. --Katherine MaCalister - The Oxford Times
A wonderful portrait of a hidden corner of the English countryside, full of unexpected delights. By staying so close to home, and using his extraordinary filming skills, Stephen de Vere has revealed the secret nature of his own country parish, and reminded us just how magical our own landscape and wildlife can be. --Stephen Moss - Naturalist, author and broadcaster
As meticulously and lovingly recorded as the nature journals of The Reverend Gilbert White, rector of Selborne two hundred years ago. Everyone should see it. --David Cobham - Director 'Tarka the Otter'
A wonderful portrait of a hidden corner of the English countryside, full of unexpected delights. By staying so close to home, and using his extraordinary filming skills, Stephen de Vere has revealed the secret nature of his own country parish, and reminded us just how magical our own landscape and wildlife can be. --Stephen Moss - Naturalist, author and broadcaster
As meticulously and lovingly recorded as the nature journals of The Reverend Gilbert White, rector of Selborne two hundred years ago. Everyone should see it. --David Cobham - Director 'Tarka the Otter'
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
This is a very special film as award winning cameraman Stephen de Vere shows you the natural world that lies just beyond your garden. Beautifully shot and full of intimate detail about the wildlife and his relationship with it, the film is a little gem of a documentary. It's a celebration of the extraordinary nature of ordinary nature and I'd much rather watch it than lions eating things in the Serengeti. I particularly liked the film of the long tailed tits making their magical little nest from gossamer and feathers. Would recommend this to anyone living in the UK who would like to know a little more about their wild neighbours.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By illustrator
This is a real gem that will delight anyone (adult or child) remotely interested in nature. Filmed in the Oxfordshire countryside during the course of the year, it follows an amazingly rich diversity of wildlife that had this family enthralled.
The cameraman's engaging commentary (as he finds himself surrounded by barn owls, fledgling little owls, foxes, deer, a red kite, pond wildlife and a great diversity of native and migratory birds) displays a great breadth of knowledge and wealth of experience in the field.
As exciting as any wildlife documentary filmed in the Amazon or Africa, it's all the more wonderful because it shows the rich diversity of life still to be found a handful of miles from a bustling city centre.
The cameraman's engaging commentary (as he finds himself surrounded by barn owls, fledgling little owls, foxes, deer, a red kite, pond wildlife and a great diversity of native and migratory birds) displays a great breadth of knowledge and wealth of experience in the field.
As exciting as any wildlife documentary filmed in the Amazon or Africa, it's all the more wonderful because it shows the rich diversity of life still to be found a handful of miles from a bustling city centre.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Pageturner
This is a really charming, well-made nature film - nothing flashy, no blood-and-guts, just a quietly thoughtful look at a year in the life of the countryside around the film-maker's home. It deserves to become a classic.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
Through the Garden gate
Was really looking forward to viewing this DVD.. Very disappointed as the colour is so dull and just "grey" all the way thru"
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Published 11 days ago by M. Sherrard-griffith
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant!!
Bought this DVD for my mum in February this year, she absolutely loved it,,,
She said it was really enjoyable to watch and would recommend it to all wildlife fans!!!
She said it was really enjoyable to watch and would recommend it to all wildlife fans!!!
Published 1 month ago by Jayne Newsome
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fascinating
This is a detailed and well narrated wildlife documentary by a professional wildlife photographer, who is normally to be found capturing exotic animals on film in far flung places. Read more
Published 1 month ago by BJShalts
5.0 out of 5 stars
through the garden gate
lovely slow paced nature show very very nice. enjoyed very much.
if you like things that non violent and nice this is for you.
cammie
if you like things that non violent and nice this is for you.
cammie
Published 2 months ago by Cammie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just noticed his credit as camerman on tonight's BBC Africa episode
Just noticed his credit as camerman on tonight's BBC Africa episode (Attenborough Savannah) (iPlayer [... Read more
Published 4 months ago by gdv
3.0 out of 5 stars
Nice but dull
An interesting if rather short DVD. Beautiful photography that is let down by the lacklustre commentary. Watchable once then off to the charity shop!
Published 4 months ago by Gethin Richards
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Magic of the Natural World
Stephen de Vere quietly takes us through his garden gate and into the magical English countryside, with stunning footage of our wildlife throughout the seasons. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Owlet
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely Story
THis is a a wonderful DVD shot by an expert camera man who is on top of his game. If only I was half as good... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Nick the grief
5.0 out of 5 stars
Feel Good Film
I wasn't sure what to expect from this film. I hadn't heard of the cameraman by name before. It is a feel good film that you can watch over a few times. Read more
Published 12 months ago by AS
5.0 out of 5 stars
WILDLIFE OF THE ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE
This is a superb dvd for all wildlife lovers Through The Garden Gate is filmed by cameran Stephen de Vere renowned for his work filming in the artic and other documentries well... Read more
Published 12 months ago by JOHNNY DEFF
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