Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir Series 1 episode guide

TV factual
Sky Arts
2023 - 2024
14 episodes (2 series)

Jim and Nancy Moir journey across the UK looking at and painting regional birdlife in this light-hearted ornithology series. Features Vic Reeves and Nancy Sorrell.

Like this

Overview
Cast & Crew
Episodes
Videos
Press
See Also

Series menu

Series 1
Christmas Special
Series 2

Series 1

Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir. Image shows left to right: Mark Benton, Nancy Sorrell, Vic Reeves

1. Northumberland

Wednesday 19^th April 2023

Artist Jim Moir, aka Vic Reeves, and his wife Nancy visit beauty spots around Britain and create original pieces of art celebrating the unique species of bird native to that region over the course of a weekend. They begin by heading to Northumberland, meeting actor Mark Benton and artist Bethany Maddocks on the trip.

2. Cornwall

Wednesday 26^th April 2023

Jim and Nancy head to Cornwall in search of the red-billed chough. Local artists Flynn O'Reilly and Sarah Bell join them on their journey.

3. Kent

Wednesday 3^rd May 2023

Jim and Nancy are joined by music legend Jools Holland and local artist David Hunt as they travel to Kent to paint the stunning long-eared owl.

4. Scotland

Wednesday 10^th May 2023

Jim and Nancy's search for the Golden Eagle has them facing hurricanes and rainbows on the remote Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides, where they also meet legendary musician Edwyn Collins.

5. Yorkshire

Wednesday 17^th May 2023

The couple visit the East Yorkshire coast to paint gannets and are joined by local experts and artists Colin and Jess Self, as well as Jim's mum Audrey.

6. Lancashire

Wednesday 24^th May 2023

Jim and Nancy head to Lancashire looking for the cute but elusive bearded tit, and are joined by broadcaster Chris Packham, local experts, birders and artists.

Share this page

Overview
Cast & Crew
Episodes
Videos
Press
See Also