Robin
David Attenborough presents a seasonal reflection of the robin.
David Attenborough presents the robin. Christmas cards became popular around 1860 and robins often featured, carrying letters in their beaks or lifting door-knockers and were often referred to as the 'little postmen'. Until 1861, postmen wore red coats and were nick-named redbreasts or Robins, so the association between a familiar winter bird and the person who brought Christmas greetings was irresistible.
Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about our British birds inspired by their calls and songs.
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Robin (Erithacus rubecula)
Broadcasts
- Christmas Day 2013 05:58±«Óãtv Radio 4
- Fri 19 Feb 2016 05:58±«Óãtv Radio 4
- Tue 1 Dec 2020 05:58±«Óãtv Radio 4
- Christmas Day 2021 06:05±«Óãtv Radio 4
- Christmas Day 2023 07:57±«Óãtv Radio 4
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