Last chance to see

RobinP · #1 (**permalink**) 27-08-2009, 10:16 PM

Coming soon to a TV near you...

BBC - Last Chance to See - About - The story of Last Chance to See

pressld2 · #2 (**permalink**) 28-08-2009, 03:31 PM

Thanks for the heads up Robin - I shall definitely watch this.

I remember the original Douglas Adams radio series and have the book. I loved the story of how they recorded the Yangtse River Dolphins. The standard BBC method of waterproofing a microphone was to put a condom on it so Douglas and the team, who spoke no Chinese, ended up in a local chemists trying to buy condoms and explain to the shop assistant, who spoke no English, what they wanted them for!

Sadly for the dolphins the series title was all too prophetic as it is believed that the Yangtse dolphins are now extinct.

Dave P.

P.s. I've just added this to the TV & Radio calendar. The BBC web site says it starts on Sunday 6th September at 8pm but doesn't say how long each programme is or how many there will be. I've assumed six 1 hour programmes as that seems to be the norm.

Ukwildlifeo · #3 (**permalink**) 28-08-2009, 04:36 PM

Ive been looking forward to this since I heard about them making it. This is the series Stephan Fry broke his arm making a year or so ago. Theres a go write up in BBC Wildlife magazine too

SusieBee · #4 (**permalink**) 29-08-2009, 12:47 AM

Thanks pressld2 for letting us know when this will be aired...

I was just reading about it, was worried I'd missed it. Can't wait to see it.

Cheers SB

pressld2 · #5 (**permalink**) 29-08-2009, 11:00 AM

Don't thank me - thank RobinP.

Pure poetry!

Dave P.

Jeapesy · #6 (**permalink**) 07-09-2009, 10:08 AM

I watched the first episode last night and thought it was very good. I'd love to do some consevation work like that.

pammosley · #7 (**permalink**) 07-09-2009, 02:59 PM

I enjoyed this programme, he must have been sad to miss the arrival of the dolphin at its new home. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

RobinP · #8 (**permalink**) 07-09-2009, 03:11 PM

Beautiful creatures (the manatees, not Fry & co!) and a terrific start to the series, hope the rest is as good as last nights.

pammosley · #9 (**permalink**) 07-09-2009, 04:12 PM

Oh dear.......I did mean Manatee

I was remembering the start of the programme, senior moment

colincurry · #10 (**permalink**) 07-09-2009, 04:46 PM

I too really enjoyed the first programme.

How nice to have a considered, articulate and erudite commentary that did not talk down to the listener; and delivered its important message clearly, without hype and hysteria; but with passion.

The sterling (and pretty thankless) efforts of some people are amazing.

Colin