The wholesome BBC series that has been axed after 14 years

• The BBC has cancelled its popular wildlife series Winterwatch, which first aired in 2012.
• Winterwatch, which explored British wildlife in colder months, was most recently presented by Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Iolo Williams.
• This follows the axing of Autumnwatch in 2023 after a 17-year run, though Springwatch is set to return as normal in May 2027.
• The BBC has said it is launching a new video podcast called Naturewatch, compiling weekly nature stories.
• The cancellation has been met with disappointment from fans, with one calling it "a dreadful decision".

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