This Sunday's episode of Countryfile featured Rutland Water.

Yesterday, Sunday 28 April, BBC One's Countryfile brought some familiar sights to TV screens across the country.

The episode saw hosts Sean Fletcher and Margherita Taylor head to the country's smallest county to learn more about when and why Rutland Water was made and how it benefits the region and local community today.

The Countryfile episode synopsis reads: "Despite its size, Rutland is home to the largest man-made body of water in the country – Rutland Water. This reservoir was created as a much-needed oasis for the driest region of the UK, covering over four square miles and containing 110 billion litres of water, which supplies much of the East Midlands. 

"Rutland Water has also transformed the area into a wildlife haven, and spring is when returning migratory birds really make this place come alive. Sean discovers the area is now a stronghold for migrant bird species, including ospreys, once a common site across the country. These birds were driven to extinction in England in the 19th century, but now, thanks to a successful breeding programme, they are back and can be found at Rutland Water. 

"Sean joins an 11-year-old osprey enthusiast in a nearby hide to hopefully see the return of a star-breeding female who has occupied a nest here since 2010. Sean also gets up close with some of our rarest mammals, bats as they rely on Rutland as a welcome break during their spring migration. Meanwhile, Margherita takes to the water to learn about the history of the submerged landscape which was flooded when the reservoir was built."

This comes only days after eagle-eyed viewers spot a local band on Britain's Got Talent, and weeks after a Rutland couple join BBC 2's Race Against The World.

The episode of Countryfile aired on BBC One at 6pm on Sunday 28 April but, if you missed it, you can catch up on BBC iPlayer.