'Go out, immerse yourself and educate yourself'

British wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin discusses how to make the most of the wildlife on our doorstep and his new show, Hamza's Hidden Wild Isles

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For Hamza Yassin, British wildlife is often overlooked because it's such a small island compared to the rest of the world.

But the 35-year-old British wildlife cameraman and presenter believes we have it just as good - if not better in the UK.

It's something he set out to prove in his new four-part BBC One documentary, Hamza's Hidden Wild Isles, where he spent a year travelling the length and breadth of the British Isles to reveal some of the hidden wildlife that is right on our doorstep.

Yassin, who is known for his role as Ranger Hamza on CBeebies and his work on shows such as Countryfile and Animal Park, is also joined by friends and family, technical experts, conservationists and passionate members of the public.

Using the very latest in drone, thermal, infrared, underwater and macro technology, they help Yassin track down and film some of our most iconic and most elusive species.

The 20th BBC Strictly Come Dancing winner journeys through the seasons - starting in spring, the busiest time of the year for wildlife - from Suffolk, inner city Cardiff, Scotland and Leeds, to Devon, London, Ireland, Lancashire and Sussex.

Ahead of the release of Hamza's Hidden Wild Isles, Yassin discusses why it was important for him to showcase the wildlife in the British Isles, the filming process and advice for budding nature lovers.

Why was it so special to film this series in the uk and showcase the wildlife on our doorstep?