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Birds of Paradise

Episode 8 of 14

Wildlife documentary. A team of New Guinean naturalists embark on a gruelling expedition to try to film ten birds of paradise deep in the heart of the rainforest.

Living in the depths of the New Guinea rainforest are the spectacular birds of paradise - creatures so beautiful that the first Europeans believed they must have fallen from heaven. Filming their bizarre courtship displays is the Holy Grail of wildlife film-makers: some perform like iridescent acrobats, others make hypnotic pulsing sounds as they quiver and vibrate.

David Attenborough narrates the film. He has been entranced by these birds since he was a boy and he introduces a team of New Guinean naturalists as they embark on a gruelling expedition to try to film ten birds of paradise deep in the heart of the rainforest.

1 hour

Last on

Sat 4 May 2024 15:30

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Credits

Role Contributor
Narrator David Attenborough
Producer Harvey Jones
Director Harvey Jones
Series Editor Tim Martin

Broadcasts

  • Wed 6 Jan 2010 20:00
  • Wed 6 Jan 2010 23:30
  • Fri 8 Jan 2010 20:00
  • Sun 10 Jan 2010 16:00
  • Fri 22 Jan 2010 03:20
  • Sun 24 Oct 2010 01:10
  • Sat 26 Jan 2013 17:00
  • Sat 3 Nov 2018 10:00
  • Sat 4 May 2024 15:30