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Hidden Kingdoms

Synopsis
Stephen Fry narrates this three-part series produced by the BBC’s Natural History Unit. Each episode uses state of the art technology and innovative camera techniques to show the viewer life at the level of some of nature’s smaller creatures; including chipmunks, elephant shrews, marmosets, scorpion mice, and dung beetles. The documentary explores landscapes of the savannah, desert, jungle, forest and cities from an unique perspective. The episodes are as follows: UNDER OPEN SKIES; URBAN JUNGLES and SECRET FORESTS.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of release
2014
Notes
First broadcast on BBC1 in three parts on 16/01/2014; 23/01/2014 and 30/01/2014
Subjects
Biology
Keywords
ecosystems; natural history; wildlife filmmaking

Credits

Contributor
Stephen Fry

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Price
£19.99
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
178 minutes
Year
2014

Distributor

Name

2 Entertain Video

Email
DVDenquiryline@bbc.com
Web
http://www.2entertainvideo.co.uk/ External site opens in new window
Phone
020 7612 3000
Fax
020 7612 3003
Address
BBC Worldwide
33 Foley Street
London
W1W 7TL
Notes
Specialises in distributing archival film and television titles, predominantly licensed from the BBC (the principal shareholder is BBC Worldwide). Sale on DVD through retail outlets. As of 2016 2Entertain is being gradually wound down and its output reduced. If something is not available via them it is advisable to try the BBC Store at https://store.bbc.com/

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