Birds Britannia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Birds Britannia |
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| Genre | Natural history |
| Created by | BBC |
| Narrated by | Bill Paterson |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 4 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Neil Nightingale |
| Producer(s) | Stephen Moss |
| Production location(s) | United Kingdom |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | BBC Four |
| Picture format | 1080i |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | 3 November – 24 November 2010 |
Birds Britannia is a cool BBC television series all about the amazing birds that live in the United Kingdom. It first aired in 2010 on BBC Four. This four-part series was produced by Stephen Moss.
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What is Birds Britannia?
This TV show explores the many different kinds of birds found across the UK. Each of the four episodes is about 60 minutes long. They each focus on a special group of birds.
Exploring Different Birds
The series looks at birds in different places. One episode explores birds you might see in your garden. Another focuses on birds that live near water. There's also an episode about seabirds. Finally, one episode is all about birds that live in the countryside.
The series does not have a main host. Instead, a Scottish actor named Bill Paterson tells the story. You also get to hear from many different experts and people who love birds. They share their knowledge and passion.
Some of the famous people who appear include David Attenborough, who is a very well-known nature expert. You'll also see Bill Oddie, who is famous for his love of birds. Other experts like Helen Macdonald and Desmond Morris also share their insights. They help us understand more about these fascinating creatures.
The Book About Birds
A book with the same name, Birds Britannia, was also written by Stephen Moss. It was published by Collins in 2011. The book goes along with the TV series, giving even more information about the birds.
