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Chris Packham takes us to the scene of some of the weirdest natural phenomena on the planet, telling the real story of the events behind the headlines.
Nature can be cute, scary and stunning, but as Chris Packham discovers in these two packed programmes, it can also provide the most awesome, amazing and astonishing sights you’ll ever see – including a car cocooned by caterpillars in Holland; exploding toads in Germany; fish falling from the sky and a storm that turned Sydney crimson.
Watching original footage and consulting eyewitnesses and scientists, Chris unravels the facts behind some of the most bizarre and mysterious natural wonders to ever appear on the planet – and explains what on earth was going on.
Nature can be cute, scary and stunning, but as Chris Packham discovers in these two packed programmes, it can also provide the most awesome, amazing and astonishing sights you’ll ever see – including a car cocooned by caterpillars in Holland; exploding toads in Germany; fish falling from the sky and a storm that turned Sydney crimson.
Watching original footage and consulting eyewitnesses and scientists, Chris unravels the facts behind some of the most bizarre and mysterious natural wonders to ever appear on the planet – and explains what on earth was going on.
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We have all seen shows about strange phenomena around the world,fish falling from the sky,that kind of thing.What sets this one apart from the vast majority,is that it doesnt just report these happenings,it gives you the reasons why these things happened.Solid scientific facts replace guess work and absurd theorys,for the most part anyway.The subjects covered range from the above mentioned falling fish,to why the Australian city of Sydney turned crimson,and the frankly creepy parasite that lives in the mouths of some fish.Actual footage is used whenever possible,so you know what your watching is the real deal,and not just story telling.
On the downside,while I dont doubt Chris Packham's knowledge on all things to do with nature,his presenting skills are a little lacking.It has to be said he is a tad flat,he doesnt really engage you,its like he is reading from cue cards the whole time he is on camera.Not that he is on camera much,because this series suffers from the disease that seems to be striking down all directors of these kinds of programmes.The inability to keep the camera still and keep things in focus.Your listening to one of Mr Packhams links between segments,while watching his blurred feet walking down a corridor,or looking at a stuffed animal in the foreground,while he is out of focus in the background.Before he is zoomed into focus,and then back out again in a matter of seconds.This is when the camera isnt swinging wildly about from side to side,like its caught in a hurricane,or the cameraman has had one too many at the BBC bar.
On the whole its a pretty good programme though,which,if your into this type of thing,you should enjoy.Dispite the terrible camera work on the links.
On the downside,while I dont doubt Chris Packham's knowledge on all things to do with nature,his presenting skills are a little lacking.It has to be said he is a tad flat,he doesnt really engage you,its like he is reading from cue cards the whole time he is on camera.Not that he is on camera much,because this series suffers from the disease that seems to be striking down all directors of these kinds of programmes.The inability to keep the camera still and keep things in focus.Your listening to one of Mr Packhams links between segments,while watching his blurred feet walking down a corridor,or looking at a stuffed animal in the foreground,while he is out of focus in the background.Before he is zoomed into focus,and then back out again in a matter of seconds.This is when the camera isnt swinging wildly about from side to side,like its caught in a hurricane,or the cameraman has had one too many at the BBC bar.
On the whole its a pretty good programme though,which,if your into this type of thing,you should enjoy.Dispite the terrible camera work on the links.
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