Painting Birds with Jim and Nancy Moir

Series 1

Comedic ornithological series, Painting Birds with Jim and Nancy Moir will follow prolific artist Jim and his wife Nancy as they explore some of Britain’s best beauty spots, joined along the way by a few famous friends. Their challenge? Create an original piece of bird art celebrating the unique species native to that region over the course of a weekend. Accompanied in each episode by local twitchers, artists and conservation experts, Jim, and Nancy will be guided through forest and fen as they venture through wild countryside and local bird sanctuaries to gather inspiration. They’ll spend meditative weekends sketching and painting their feathery subjects, tackling everything from grouse to goshawks and bitterns to bearded tits.

Where to Watch Painting Birds with Jim and Nancy Moir • Series 1

6 Episodes

  • Nothumberland
    E1
    NothumberlandWeek 1 they head to Northumberland, meeting actor Mark Benton and artist Bethany Maddocks on the trip.
  • Cornwall
    E2
    CornwallJim 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.
  • Kent
    E3
    KentJim 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.
  • Scotland
    E4
    ScotlandJim 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.
  • Yorkshire
    E5
    YorkshireJim and his wife Nancy visit Yorkshire
  • Lancashire
    E6
    LancashireJim and his wife Nancy visit Lancashire

Cast of Series 1

  • Vic ReevesSelf as Jim Moir
  • Nancy MoirSelf

 

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