BBC TV/Radio for week beginning 18/8
Mr. Whippy
Bringing Home the Bacon
Sat, 18 Aug, BBC2, 0700-0730
A Cumbrian boar farmer travels through Europe to discover how the Common
Agricultural Policy has changed farming, food and the countryside
Trade Secrets
Sat, 18 Aug, BBC1, 1125-1200
Dog Breeders: Dog breeder Jude Simmons is among the first group of
professionals to reveal the inside knowledge of their trades. As Jude shares
her house with 20 Bernese Mountain Dogs she is well qualified to offer a
range of tips on coping with any kind of dog behaviour, from growling at a
dog to tell him off, to tying a few noisy cans to food to scare off a puppy
Wildlife on Two
Sat, 18 Aug, BBC2, 1135-1205
Earwig: David Attenborough tells the story of a female earwig's struggle for
survival
In Search of Lost Roses
Sat, 18 Aug, BBC Radio 4, 1530-1600
Miriam Reilly talks to great rosarian Graham Stuart Thomas.
Desert Island Discs
Sun, 19 Aug, BBC Radio 4, 1115-1200***Rpt Fri, 24 Aug, BBC Radio 4,
0900-0945***
Sue Lawley's guest is animal behaviourist Bruce Fogle.
Countryfile
Sun, 19 Aug, BBC1, 1130-1200
Countryside issues from across Britain. John Craven continues his series of
scenic drives through Britain and Ireland in classic British cars with a
trip to the west coast of Scotland in a Bentley. Plus an investigation into
safety for children on farms, amid calls to ban them from working there
altogether.
Herbs: Pure and Simple
Sun, 19 Aug, BBC Radio 4, 1445-1500
The Lily Family: In the second of five programmes about herbs, farmer Jekka
McVicar visits the Geffrye Museum in London. She is joined by
deputy-director Christine Lalumia to discuss the secrets of the lily family,
which includes onion, garlic and chives.
Proms Lecture: Deep and True? The Cultural Life of the English Landscape
Sun, 19 Aug, BBC Radio 3, 1730-1830
Patrick Wright examines how the English identity has been formed and
influenced across the centuries by the imagery of the countryside. He
investigates the conflict between dreams of utopian bliss and the harsh
realities of nature, and explores the notion that there is no single
countryside with which we identify today, but a multitude of different
countrysides.
Talking Landscapes
Sun, 19 Aug, BBC KNOWLEDGE, 2030-2100
The Pembrokeshire Coast: Aubrey Manning sets out to uncover the history of
Britain's ever-changing landscape. He explores the Pembrokeshire coastline
and its connections with the sea. He discovers castles and standing stones,
as well as evidence of successive invaders who arrived by sea when the
coastline was far from remote
The Life of Birds
Sun, 19 Aug, BBC KNOWLEDGE, 2100-2150
The Demands of the Egg: David Attenborough presents a natural history of
birds. In this programme, he examines the variety of ways in which birds
construct their nests and protect their eggs from predators. Including
breathtaking scenes of aerial piracy and a remarkable 3-D animated view of
the processes involved in laying an egg
Parasite - is being repeated on R4
Mon, 20 Aug, BBC Radio 4, 2100-2130
Lionel Kelleway takes a closer look at our most intimate neighbours. He
examines the continuing battle to control and eradicate parasites, and asks
how far their elimination would be desirable.
Home Planet
Tue, 21 Aug, BBC Radio 4, 1500-1530
Richard Daniel chairs a debate about your queries, concerns and fears about
and for the environment.
Talking Landscapes
Wed, 22 Aug, BBC KNOWLEDGE, 2030-2100
Yorkshire Dales: Aubrey Manning sets out to uncover the history of Britain's
ever-changing landscape. In this edition from the Yorkshire Dales, he
journeys deep underground to discover the secrets of dry stone walls. And up
on Ribble Head, he finds a startling clue to the role played by the Vikings
in shaping the region
Wild Britain
Wed, 22 Aug, BBC2, 2150-2200
The Eagle's Return: Documentary series about the flora and fauna of the UK.
Roy Dennis encounters Britain's largest bird of prey, the white-tailed sea
eagle, on the Isle of Skye
The Life of Birds
Wed, 22 Aug, BBC KNOWLEDGE, 2150-2240
The Problem of Parenthood: David Attenborough presents a natural history of
birds. This programme provides an illustration of the fascinating diversity
of feeding practices and behavioural patterns employed by birds. Sweeping
through an incredible range of species, including pelicans, sea eagles,
babblers and finch chicks, it offers a thorough study of the way in which
birds solve the problems of parenthood
Open Country
Thu, 23 Aug, BBC Radio 4, 1330-1400
Richard Uridge continues his tour of the British countryside.
State of the Planet
Thu, 23 Aug, BBC KNOWLEDGE, 2020-2110
The Future of Life: David Attenborough investigates the future of life on
Earth. If humans continue to devour resources at the current rate, up to 50
per cent of species will have disappeared within a century. At this crucial
point in human history, there remains a chance to bequeath to future
generations a healthy, diverse planet, rather than a seriously impoverished
one. David Attenborough searches for hope and solutions
Wild Britain
Thu, 23 Aug, BBC2, 2150-2200
The Ancient Briton: Documentary series exploring the flora and fauna of the
UK. Through the use of time-lapse and macro-photography, tree expert Ted
Green's journey to the top of a 600-year-old oak reveals the variety of life
that depends on this giant
Wild Moves
Fri, 24 Aug, BBC2, 0030-0100
Chris Packham explains why fish are the shape they are and explores other
life beneath the waves
Wild Britain
Fri, 24 Aug, BBC2, 2150-2200
The Falconer: Nature series. Emma Ford, a falconer, explains the wild
behaviour of birds of prey and takes a hawk out to hunt in the wild,
demonstrating the intimate relationship which can develop between humans and
birds
for information on all your favourite BBC Nature programmes
http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/programmes/
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Links and Events
National Trust Gardens 2001
Until Mon 31 Dec, UK
Throughout 2001, the Trust will be promoting the diversity of its parks and
gardens, and the work involved in caring for them. The National Trust owns
the greatest collection of historic gardens and landscape parks in the
world, over 200 of them. Many are of national or international merit. For
further details on Gardens 2001 events, conferences, reports and surveys,
see the National Trust website.
The National Trust contains a full directory of events with
search facility by region and an alphabetical index of places to visit
throughout the UK.
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
National Fishing Week
Sat 18 - Mon 27 Aug, UK
Annual awareness week encouraging those who have never been fishing before
to try the sport. Organised by the Angling Trade Association. For further
details, see this site: www.fisheries.co.uk/nfw/info.htm
European Bat Week
Fri 24 Aug - Sun 2 Sep, UK & Europe
Annual awareness campaign highlighting the impact that the loss of habitat
and roosting sites has had on the bat population in recent years. The bat
Conservation Trust co-ordinates events across the UK. The week is seen as a
celebration of bats and aims to dispel the fears people hold about the small
mammals. For further information, contact the Bat Conservation Trust on
(020) 7627 2629.
The Bat Conservation Trust contains information on how the
Trust help bats, the Bat Helpline, local bat groups plus a section on bat
conservation.
http://www.bats.org.uk
Heritage Open Days
Fri 7 - Mon 10 Sep, UK
The public gains free access to hundreds of buildings that are either not
normally open or would usually charge entrance fees. London Open House
weekend runs from 22nd-23rd September. This yearly event is organised by the
Civic Trust, for further details, call 020 7930 0914 or see their site:
www.civictrust.org.uk/top.shtml
Red Squirrel Week
Sat 15 - Sun 23 Sep, UK
A week of events across the country to help raise awareness of our native
red squirrel. For further details, contact the Wildlife Trusts on (01636)
677 711 or see their website.
UK Wildlife Trusts Lots of information on this unique network
of 46 Wildlife Trusts, 52 Urban Wildlife Groups and the Wildlife Watch
junior branch.
http://www.wildlifetrust.org.uk/
Ed
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