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Wild London

Nine million people. 2.5 million cars. And 600 square miles ofconcrete, tarmac and steel....

Nine million people. 2.5 million cars. And 600 square miles ofconcrete, tarmac and steel. But the city has asurprisingly rich wildlife. And my journey begins between an unassuming row of housesin north London. I've come to thisallotment in Tottenham to meet a notoriouslyelusive resident. It's now around 8.30 in the evening, and if all goes to plan,they should show up any minute now

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Nine million people
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2 5 million cars
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And 600 square miles of concrete tarmac and steel
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But the city has a surprisingly rich wildlife
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And my journey begins between
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an unassuming row of houses in north London
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I've come to this allotment in Tottenham
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to meet a notoriously elusive resident
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It's now around 8 30 in the evening
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and if all goes to plan they should show up any minute now
Available in 6 languages
Duration
46 seconds
Views
20
Timestamp in Movie
00:01:50
Uploaded
Jan 31, 2026
Genres
documentary

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Movie Summary

Sir David Attenborough explores the wildlife of his London hometown, from urban deer to rooftop peregrines and many others, revealing how nature thrives in the world's greenest major city.
Oh, here we are. - Wild London 00:05
Oh, here we are.
Even though there are more wild foxes in London than almost any other big city, it's still a huge thrill to see one suddenly emerging from the bushes. - Wild London 00:18
Even though there are more wild foxes in London than almost...
An encounter like this feels very special. - Wild London 00:46
An encounter like this feels very special.
So, their biggest challenge is competition with one another. - Wild London 00:07
So, their biggest challenge is competition with one another.
This vixen has secured a prime territory in Tottenham. - Wild London 00:11
This vixen has secured a prime territory in Tottenham.
But another female is sniffing around her patch. - Wild London 00:14
But another female is sniffing around her patch.
If she's to keep her home, she'll have to fight. - Wild London 00:06
If she's to keep her home, she'll have to fight.
These battle cries may be a familiar sound, but few of us get to witness fights as fierce as this. - Wild London 00:10
These battle cries may be a familiar sound, but few of us...
Neither individual can afford injury, so they try to intimidate. - Wild London 00:08
Neither individual can afford injury, so they try to...
The better the territory a female attains, the greater will be her success as a mother. - Wild London 00:22
The better the territory a female attains, the greater will...
In the allotment at the heart of their territory, they steal a moment together. - Wild London 00:15
In the allotment at the heart of their territory, they steal...
In this highly urbanised environment, the only animals that flourish are those who know how to work the system. - Wild London 00:10
In this highly urbanised environment, the only animals that...
Like most Londoners, I used to get the tube to work and there was one animal that always brightened up my day. - Wild London 00:10
Like most Londoners, I used to get the tube to work and...
Hammersmith station. - Wild London 00:08
Hammersmith station.
Once this platform is cleared of food, it's on to the next station. - Wild London 00:07
Once this platform is cleared of food, it's on to the...
Towering buildings are a good substitute for their natural cliff habitat. - Wild London 00:07
Towering buildings are a good substitute for their natural...
They're excellently adapted to soar amongst London's concrete canyons. - Wild London 00:13
They're excellently adapted to soar amongst...
Peregrines are agile pursuit hunters and here, they need to be. - Wild London 00:19
Peregrines are agile pursuit hunters and here, they need to...
But for the world's fastest animal, there's plenty of opportunity to make a killing in the city. - Wild London 00:10
But for the world's fastest animal, there's plenty...
At Charing Cross Hospital, these new parents face a daunting feeding schedule. - Wild London 00:09
At Charing Cross Hospital, these new parents face a daunting...