Life and Death on Your Lawn
The quintessentially British back garden, often perceived as a quaint and orderly space, is in reality a teeming microcosm of the natural world, mirroring the vast Serengeti
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Chris Packham
Chris and Meg’s Wild Summer Episode 4
Chris and Meg’s Wild Summer Episode 4 – Chris Packham and stepdaughter Megan McCubbin continue their wildlife-watching road trip round Britain, this time exploring the coast of the north east and Scottish Borders. Megan surprises Chris with a trip to the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead – not to admire some art but to see a colony of
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Chris and Meg’s Wild Summer Episode 3
Chris and Meg’s Wild Summer Episode 3 – In a heartfelt journey that intertwines the beauty of nature with the bond of family, Chris Packham and his stepdaughter Megan McCubbin embark on an enthralling wildlife-watching road trip around the picturesque landscapes of Britain. This chapter of their adventure brings them to the scenic wonders of the Lake District, a haven
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Chris and Meg’s Wild Summer Episode 2
Chris and Meg’s Wild Summer Episode 2 – Chris Packham and his stepdaughter Meg McCubbin set out on an unforgettable expedition through the captivating terrains of North Wales. The adventure is rich with close-up experiences of the local wildlife, including the regal red kites that glide effortlessly in the sky, painting a picture of pure freedom. Alongside them, the duo
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Chris and Meg’s Wild Summer Episode 1
Chris and Meg’s Wild Summer Episode 1 – During the prolonged period of lockdown, Chris Packham and Megan McCubbin had plenty of time to reflect on their shared love for nature. Having navigated the challenges and solitude of confinement, the pair have emerged with a renewed zeal to explore the picturesque landscapes of Britain and to fully immerse themselves in
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Earth episode 5 – Human
Earth episode 5 – Human – Today, Earth stands as a bustling human world, accommodating a staggering population of over eight billion and continuing to grow. As humanity’s presence expands, our influence on shaping Earth’s surface has surpassed that of numerous natural processes. In a captivating expedition, Chris Packham delves into the enthralling twists and turns of Earth’s narrative, tracing
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Earth episode 4 – Atmosphere
Earth episode 4 – Atmosphere – When Earth first coalesced from clouds of dust and gas approximately 4.6 billion years ago, it found itself akin to countless other lifeless celestial bodies scattered throughout the vast universe. Devoid of any atmosphere, our young planet appeared as an inhospitable, solitary rock adrift in the vast expanse of the cosmic void. However, this
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Earth episode 3 – Green
Earth episode 3 – Green – Join the intrepid journey led by the indomitable Chris Packham as he unravels the breathtaking narrative of our planet’s evolution – a mesmerizing saga spanning an astonishing 4.5 billion years. From a desolate barren rock to the lush, vibrant green world we call home today, this captivating tale will take you through extraordinary highs
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Earth episode 2 – Snowball
Earth episode 2 – Snowball – Over 800 million years ago, in an era preceding the reign of the dinosaurs and well before the advent of any recognizable animal life, our planet embarked on a momentous journey, setting the stage for one of its most dramatic chapters yet. At the heart of this epic transformation lay the awe-inspiring supercontinent Rodinia,
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Earth episode 1 – Permian-Triassic Extinction Event
Earth episode 1 –Â Join renowned naturalist and presenter Chris Packham on an extraordinary and captivating journey as he delves deep into the annals of Earth’s history, unearthing the secrets of one of the darkest periods ever recorded. Prepare to be enthralled as we explore the harrowing tale of the worst mass extinction ever witnessed on our planet, an event
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Chris Packham’s Animal Einsteins episode 5
Chris Packham’s Animal Einsteins episode 5: In this episode Chris Packham reveals the intelligent cons and deceitful behaviour that animal Einsteins use to survive and prosper in the game of life – from disguising themselves to outwit predators, and kidnapping babies to save their own offspring, to reading our body language to pull off a successful robbery. We start with
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Chris Packham’s Animal Einsteins episode 4
Chris Packham’s Animal Einsteins episode 4: Chris Packham looks at social intelligence in the animal kingdom and finds out why it is that, for animals, being together means being clever. He looks at how lions hunt in teams and each hold a very specific position, how vampire bats build trust and donor networks through grooming, and how wild wolves first
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