{"product_id":"book-gnbc","title":"Chris Packham’s Living World from the Archives","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife presenter Chris Packham leafs through the \u003ci\u003eLiving World\u003c\/i\u003e archives, revisiting classic episodes and bringing them up to date\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor over half a century, landmark natural history series \u003ci\u003eLiving World\u003c\/i\u003e has provided an inspiring introduction to the flora and fauna of Great Britain and beyond. Filmed on location at key ecological sites, it sees BBC wildlife presenters joined by guest experts for enthusiastic discussions and close encounters with our native wildlife.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese classic archive programmes have all been specially selected by Chris Packham, who introduces each episode and gives us an overview of the places, people and species featured on the show. Twenty are hosted by veteran broadcaster Lionel Kelleway, with the remaining two presented by Brett Westwood. Accompanied by ornithologists, biologists and a host of other specialists, they take us on a tour around the British Isles in search of amazing plants and animals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmong their discoveries are swifts, stag beetles, sticklebacks and red squirrels - as well as the endangered white-clawed crayfish; the slumbering dormouse or 'seven-moth sleeper'; the diminutive wren (known as the King of the Birds) and the under-appreciated wasp (more benign and beneficial than people realise). In addition, they hunt for crabs in a Scottish rockpool; take a festive look at mistletoe; await the arrival of roosting rooks and listen to the call of the booming bittern.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull of fascinating facts and surprising stories, this carefully curated collection will transport you to Britain's mountains, moorlands, woodlands and coasts, immersing you in the wonder and importance of our natural world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduction credits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced by Andrew Dawes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEpisode guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on the following dates:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSwifts\u003c\/i\u003e 3 May 2015\u003cbr\u003ePresented by Lionel Kelleway with Chris Perrins\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMayfly and the Chalkstream\u003c\/i\u003e 12 July 2015\u003cbr\u003ePresented by Lionel Kelleway with Mike Ladle\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Stag Beetle Hunt\u003c\/i\u003e 26 July 2015\u003cbr\u003ePresented by Lionel Kelleway with Jonathon Spencer and Roger Key\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Seven-Month Sleeper\u003c\/i\u003e 11 October 2015\u003cbr\u003ePresented by Lionel Kelleway with Michael Woods\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWater Vole\u003c\/i\u003e 18 October 2015\u003cbr\u003ePresented by Lionel Kelleway with Rob Strachan\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLichens of Scotland\u003c\/i\u003e 25 October 2015\u003cbr\u003ePresented by Lionel Kelleway with Brian and Sandy Coppins\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHerons\u003c\/i\u003e 8 November 2015\u003cbr\u003ePresented by Lionel Kelleway\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Wader with the Crest\u003c\/i\u003e 10 January 2016\u003cbr\u003ePresented by Lionel Kelleway with Andy Wilson\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Life of Slime\u003c\/i\u003e 17 January 2016\u003cbr\u003ePresented by Lionel Kelleway with Mary Seddon\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRooks and a Winter Roost\u003c\/i\u003e 24 January 2016\u003cbr\u003ePresented by Lionel Kelleway with Joe Cullum and Ian Henderson\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSticklebacks\u003c\/i\u003e 12 June 2016\u003cbr\u003ePresented by Lionel Kelleway with Iain Barber\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Highland Midge\u003c\/i\u003e 19 June 2016\u003cbr\u003ePresented by Lionel Kelleway with Alison Blackwell\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Ways of the Wasp\u003c\/i\u003e 21 August 2016\u003cbr\u003ePresented by Lionel Kelleway with Tom Ings\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCatching Crabs\u003c\/i\u003e 11 September 2016\u003cbr\u003ePresented by Lionel Kelleway with Stephen Wiseman\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCrayfish\u003c\/i\u003e 4 December 2016\u003cbr\u003ePresented by Lionel Kelleway with Martin Frayling\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRed Squirrels\u003c\/i\u003e 11 December 2016\u003cbr\u003ePresented by Brett Westwood with Jason Reynolds\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Very Berry Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e 18 December 2016\u003cbr\u003ePresented by Lionel Kelleway with Jonathan Briggs\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWren Hunt\u003c\/i\u003e 25 December 2016\u003cbr\u003ePresented by Lionel Kelleway with Matthew Evans\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFieldfares in a Winter Orchard\u003c\/i\u003e 1 January 2017\u003cbr\u003ePresented by Lionel Kelleway with Steve Dodd and Dave Cocker\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFreshwater Pearl Mussels\u003c\/i\u003e 5 March 2017\u003cbr\u003ePresented by Lionel Kelleway with Mary Seddon\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eToads (The Toad)\u003c\/i\u003e 12 March 2017\u003cbr\u003ePresented by Lionel Kelleway with Julia Wycherley\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooming Bitterns\u003c\/i\u003e 19 March 2017\u003cbr\u003ePresented by Brett Westwood with Ian Hawkins and Ken Smith\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e© 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. 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