I'm in the woods of Northern Maine filming Lynx, Deer and Moose. The only thing I'm missing, other than my fiancee, is British TV... and I can't wait to watch 'Attenborough and the Giant Egg'. I saw a preview of this film before I flew to the US and I was completely absorbed in the story, I could have watched the whole thing then and there.
In 1960 David Attenborough visited Madagascar to film one of his first ever wildlife series, Zoo Quest. Whilst he was there, he acquired a giant egg. It was the egg of an extinct bird known as the 'elephant bird' - the largest bird that ever lived. It has been one of his most treasured possessions ever since. Fifty years later, he now returns to the island to find out more about this amazing creature and to see how the Madagascar has changed.
Read more on the BBC programme page
Attenborough and the Giant Egg was broadcast on BBC Two on the 2nd March. If you haven't seen it then watch it on BBC iPlayer before it's too late!
Wonders of the Universe
Another much anticipated telly blockbuster that is packing a punch back in Britain is 'Wonders of the Universe', a follow up to 'Wonders of the Solar System', presented by Professor Brian Cox.
Who are we? Where do we come from? For thousands of years humanity has turned to religion and myth for answers to these enduring questions. But in this series Brian presents a different set of answers - answers provided by science - and they are more beautiful and more profound than we ever imagined. In this episode, Brian seeks to understand the nature of time and its role in creating both the universe and ourselves.
Read more on the BBC programme page.
Wonders of the Universe was broadcast on BBC 2 on Sunday 6th March - watch it on iPlayer NOW!
Stuck with Tyson!
While 'Wonders of the Universe' was being broadcast in the UK we had a respite from camping in the frozen back woods of Maine, and a chance to watch some TV in a cosy lodge. Sadly, all we had to entertain us was some telly trash on Animal Planet called 'Taking on Tyson' about Mike Tyson's passion for pigeon racing. Nice idea, but a shame that it glamourises a convicted criminal and thug!
David Attenborough and Brian Cox knock out Tyson any day.
In 1960 David Attenborough visited Madagascar to film one of his first ever wildlife series, Zoo Quest. Whilst he was there, he acquired a giant egg. It was the egg of an extinct bird known as the 'elephant bird' - the largest bird that ever lived. It has been one of his most treasured possessions ever since. Fifty years later, he now returns to the island to find out more about this amazing creature and to see how the Madagascar has changed.
Read more on the BBC programme page
Attenborough and the Giant Egg was broadcast on BBC Two on the 2nd March. If you haven't seen it then watch it on BBC iPlayer before it's too late!
Wonders of the Universe
Another much anticipated telly blockbuster that is packing a punch back in Britain is 'Wonders of the Universe', a follow up to 'Wonders of the Solar System', presented by Professor Brian Cox.
Who are we? Where do we come from? For thousands of years humanity has turned to religion and myth for answers to these enduring questions. But in this series Brian presents a different set of answers - answers provided by science - and they are more beautiful and more profound than we ever imagined. In this episode, Brian seeks to understand the nature of time and its role in creating both the universe and ourselves.
Read more on the BBC programme page.
Wonders of the Universe was broadcast on BBC 2 on Sunday 6th March - watch it on iPlayer NOW!
Stuck with Tyson!
While 'Wonders of the Universe' was being broadcast in the UK we had a respite from camping in the frozen back woods of Maine, and a chance to watch some TV in a cosy lodge. Sadly, all we had to entertain us was some telly trash on Animal Planet called 'Taking on Tyson' about Mike Tyson's passion for pigeon racing. Nice idea, but a shame that it glamourises a convicted criminal and thug!
David Attenborough and Brian Cox knock out Tyson any day.
:-D Great post!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed Attenborough and the Giant Egg very much, I always love things with Sir David.
I haven't got round to watching Prof Brian's new series, I enjoy his presenting and enjoyed the things I have managed to catch with him presenting it and t'was good.
No comment on the Tyson trash... LOL.
Sounds great what you're filming etc! Wish I was out their with your team!!
Take care :-)
Super programme with David Attenborough, I really enjoyed it, did not catch the first episode of the Brian Cox but I have enjoyed the other programmes in this series.
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