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Wildlife cameraman Stephen de Vere, who worked on the BBC's 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 Stephen observes and films the animals and birds hidden in hedgerows, woods and fields beyond his garden. Hearing only the sounds of the wild and the cameraman's narration, we re-live his experiences of being there to capture month-by-month 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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13 of 13 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.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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
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 15 days ago by A. Street
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 1 month ago by JOHNNY DEFF
A reminder of why nature is beautiful and special...
This film is capivating, enchanting and heart-warming in equal measure. Stephen de Vere has an undeniable passion - and genuine respect - for all of the animals and creatures that... Read more
Published 2 months ago by No-Shoes-the-Fish
Excellent DVD!
I could watch this every day.
As a very homesick ex-pat, born and bred in Oxfordshire, I was so excited when I found this DVD, and I have not been disappointed. Read more
As a very homesick ex-pat, born and bred in Oxfordshire, I was so excited when I found this DVD, and I have not been disappointed. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Trubrit
Good but not quite as good as the build-up
I suppose the trouble with raving about a DVD (as many previous reviews here have) is that it leads to excessively high expectations. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Redbarnchris
A gem!
This gently narrated and beautifully shot DVD kept us completely absorbed. Great to have quiet guidance by the expert rather than inane chat by presenters! Top quality.
Published 17 months ago by anna m
Great for kids
It was great. I loved the part when the red kite flew unexpectedly into view of the camera. I've never seen a red kite before, I'm going to keep looking out for them now. Read more
Published 18 months ago
Excellent
Delightful film and ideal present. Good to see beautiful filming by local cameraman showing just what a pleasurable experience it is to discover the natural world on our... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Curly
Wilflife in the British Countryside
This beautiful documentary will appeal to any age group. I really enjoyed the sequence about a couple of muncjak deer eating peanuts which Steve had put down to entice some... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Kate Silverman
Beautiful Photography
This is a wonderful record of English wildlife through the different seasons. Beautifully photographed by a patient and knowledgable cameraman.
Published 18 months ago by C. P. Beesley
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