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Spy in the Huddle
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Message 101
Posted by Anglo-Norman (U1965016) on Monday, 25th February 2013
How do the photographers know that all the baby penguins are female?
Their tiny dolls... -
Message 102
Posted by Myles4291 (U14634500) on Monday, 25th February 2013
Here we go peeps. I can't believe it is the last ep!
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Message 103
Posted by Chezzie (U1159267) on Monday, 25th February 2013
Wow, that was amazing the Adelie penguin coming to the rescue of the Emperor. I couldn't help laughing at the penguins spraying the vampire bats and hitting their neighbours instead. Childish I know but it gave me the giggles.
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Message 104
Posted by dave (U2043922) on Monday, 25th February 2013
Yet another great pictures but dire commentary that should be on CBBC
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Message 105
Posted by Anglo-Norman (U1965016) on Monday, 25th February 2013
Ducks taking on birds of prey. Now I've seen everything!
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Message 106
Posted by RHM (U12452732) on Monday, 25th February 2013
This programme was an absolute joy from start to finish. I loved the music, the commentary, the spy cams. I would never get tired of watching programmes like this and it is to be hoped the BBC never tire of making them
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Message 107
Posted by Chezzie (U1159267) on Tuesday, 26th February 2013
I was a nervous wreck by the time that Rockhopper chick reached the water, they must be made of rubber they way they take tumbles and bounce straight back. I loved the cavalry arriving in the form of ducks.
I loved the way the Adelie went to the rescue of the chicks then thought "right, I have had enough of you lot, off you go" and pushed them into the water.
I hope that the arrival of the Adelie means that there will be another series. -
Message 108
Posted by Sue_Aitch (U3336990) on Tuesday, 26th February 2013
Spy in the huddle is a family friendly show, just right for the teatime repeat slot on BBC One of a Sunday afternoon: I enjoyed the commentary.
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Message 109
Posted by dave (U2043922) on Tuesday, 26th February 2013
Spy in the huddle is a family friendly show, just right for the teatime repeat slot on BBC One of a Sunday afternoon: I enjoyed the commentary. Good idea just not peak viewing eg 9pm. Maybe CBBC now that is the prime kids channel instead of bbc1
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Message 110
Posted by Helen Highwater (U14334124) on Tuesday, 26th February 2013
We loved this programme; the camera work was stunning and the music didn't overwhelm the action. For us, David Tennant's commentary was a delight - charming and not at all "dumbed down".
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Message 111
Posted by GeometryMan (U12739007) on Tuesday, 26th February 2013
This has been an enjoyable series, endearing and educational.
And it avoided any criticism that we saw too much of the presenter - by not having one!
I liked David Tennant's narration too - a good balance between fun and fact. (He's in a new series next Monday - 'Broadchurch' on ITV). -
Message 112
Posted by margies (U14748929) on Tuesday, 26th February 2013
We loved this programme; the camera work was stunning and the music didn't overwhelm the action. For us, David Tennant's commentary was a delight - charming and not at all "dumbed down". I agree this programme has been a joy to watch, superb camera work and David Tennants narration is good as always. His voice is perfect for narration. One of the very best wildlife programmes I have seen. This programme was definitely not dumbed down.
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Message 113
Posted by dave (U2043922) on Tuesday, 26th February 2013
Not dumbed down ? Clearly a matter of opinion as it reminded me of a Walt Disney type film with cute, cuddly animals as characters going through a journey to music and a script for kids to match
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Message 114
Posted by Bethgem (U14263559) on Tuesday, 26th February 2013
That can be said, but the programme is still appealing.
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Message 115
Posted by Onslow The Cat (U13672446) on Tuesday, 26th February 2013
Yet another great pictures but dire commentary that should be on CBBC
Dave you really didn't find this charming at all did you
However I did and you are doing the CBBC channel a disservice.
Great programme and very welcome especially the repeats on Sunday.
My cat loved it and what's wrong with a bit of Disneyfication? Better than grim reality on a cold and dark winter's evening.
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Message 116
Posted by dave (U2043922) on Tuesday, 26th February 2013
Yet another great pictures but dire commentary that should be on CBBC
Dave you really didn't find this charming at all did you However I did and you are doing the CBBC channel a disservice.
Great programme and very welcome especially the repeats on Sunday.
My cat loved it and what's wrong with a bit of Disneyfication? Better than grim reality on a cold and dark winter's evening.
I found the pictures charming and with a good commentary it could be excellent 
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Message 117
Posted by Bethgem (U14263559) on Tuesday, 26th February 2013
It's all down to taste! Well, that's what they say...
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Message 118
Posted by swillott (U13835085) on Tuesday, 26th February 2013
But penguin tastes a bit too fishy for my liking!
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Message 119
Posted by Rosemary (U7231409) on Tuesday, 26th February 2013
Not dumbed down ? Clearly a matter of opinion as it reminded me of a Walt Disney type film with cute, cuddly animals as characters going through a journey to music and a script for kids to match I actually thought the script was pitched just right, and narrated superbly by Mr Tennant. It was a thoroughly delightful programme from start to finish ... at least in my opinion.
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Message 120
Posted by looksalot (U14606492) on Tuesday, 26th February 2013
I loved the first two of these! Really good telly - but I thought it was only two programmes. From reading this thread I have realised I missed the final episode on Monday - does anyone know if it will be repeated?
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Message 121
Posted by Bethgem (U14263559) on Tuesday, 26th February 2013
You and I have the same taste, Rosemary. I wouldn't spit this one out!
The programme is truly remarkable. A piece of history which will be seen by many for years, and the younger generation will be amazed when they get to see it.
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Message 122
Posted by xanadutheblue (U2940564) on Wednesday, 27th February 2013
That's what I think! Amazing! Absolutely amazing!
You can get into the habit of nit-picking everything, but it only spoils your enjoyment. Better to just focus on the good! TV doesn't get better than this - a wondefrul treat now 'Africa' is over!
So the baby penguins were all 'she' - well, 'he or she' is cumbersome and 'it' just doesn't fit a series that shows the personalities of these birds. When I worked on a sketchbook of the birds I saw on a trip abroad and the birds could't be easily sexed on sight, I referred to them all as 'he' in the in the notes by each sketch. It just seems so much better than 'it' - a leftover from the bad old days when people didn't credit animals and birds with intelligence, personality and feelings.
The emperors were my favourites and the Adelie penguin coming to the rescue was fantastic! As they said, this series has shed new lights on penguin behaviour. There is a book,;The Selfish Gene', that claims all living creatures (except us when we behave ourselves) are out to make sure theri own genes survive. Now that looked like genuine altruism. I'm not so sure about the ducks - they apparently beat up those birds of prey whenever they see them. -
Message 123
Posted by xanadutheblue (U2940564) on Wednesday, 27th February 2013
Oh, dear, I wish this board let you edit out the mistakes you only spot when you've posted! I can miss them even in 'preview'!
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Message 124
Posted by jannemieke (U9267858) on Wednesday, 27th February 2013
From reading this thread I have realised I missed the final episode on Monday - does anyone know if it will be repeated?
Yes, BBC1 on Sunday 3 March.
www.bbc.co.uk/bbcone... -
Message 125
Posted by xanadutheblue (U2940564) on Wednesday, 27th February 2013
Looksalot,
5pm on Sunday afternoons. -
Message 126
Posted by Peta (U24) ** on Wednesday, 27th February 2013
From reading this thread I have realised I missed the final episode on Monday - does anyone know if it will be repeated?
Yes, BBC1 on Sunday 3 March.
www.bbc.co.uk/bbcone...
Thanks jannemieke!
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Message 127
Posted by Myles4291 (U14634500) on Wednesday, 27th February 2013
What a fabulous conclusion to an awesome series. Certainly the best of the BBC. Thank you.
I loved David's 'humorous' but 'informative' commentary, the soundtrack (is it being released at all?), the photography, the story lines and the fact that it wasn't all 'blood and guts'. It was great to see the little penguin chicks escape from those horrible birds.
My favourites: the Emperors
Now to Amazon to order the DVD! -
Message 128
Posted by xanadutheblue (U2940564) on Wednesday, 27th February 2013
Hi Myles,
Spot on right about everything! Exactly what I feef! -
Message 129
Posted by Dee (U3082905) on Wednesday, 27th February 2013
We loved it. OK, so it was wildlife "light" with its amusing music and its anthropomorphizic narration but it educated, informed & entertained. Just what the BBC is supposed to do.
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Message 130
Posted by GeometryMan (U12739007) on Wednesday, 27th February 2013
From reading this thread I have realised I missed the final episode on Monday - does anyone know if it will be repeated?
Yes, BBC1 on Sunday 3 March.
www.bbc.co.uk/bbcone...
Thanks jannemieke!
- unless you're in Wales, in which case there is no repeat!
www.bbc.co.uk/progra...
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Message 131
Posted by LoopyLobes (U14384399) on Wednesday, 27th February 2013
We loved this programme; the camera work was stunning and the music didn't overwhelm the action. For us, David Tennant's commentary was a delight - charming and not at all "dumbed down". I agree this programme has been a joy to watch, superb camera work and David Tennants narration is good as always. His voice is perfect for narration. One of the very best wildlife programmes I have seen. This programme was definitely not dumbed down. Wonderful programme. I loved it!
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Message 132
Posted by looksalot (U14606492) on Wednesday, 27th February 2013
Thanks jannemieke! - Much appreciated. I will be on a train from Bristol to London but will tape.
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Message 133
Posted by BobJackson (U14701357) on Wednesday, 27th February 2013
Just when wild life programmes were probably reaching cookery programme saturation levels comes this one - brilliant!
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Message 134
Posted by xanadutheblue (U2940564) on Wednesday, 27th February 2013
Heck, my problem again... I was sure I'd said 'feel'not 'feef'!
I've almost finished a painting of the Emperors! -
Message 135
Posted by xanadutheblue (U2940564) on Wednesday, 27th February 2013
Hey? I'm in Wales and I watch the repeat!
I guess it's a question of selecting the right channel in a freeview box - we're all supposed to have something like that now, aren't we?
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Message 136
Posted by GeometryMan (U12739007) on Wednesday, 27th February 2013
Hey? I'm in Wales and I watch the repeat!
I guess it's a question of selecting the right channel in a freeview box - we're all supposed to have something like that now, aren't we?
Don't know about freeview, but certainly with freesat you can get all the different regional channels. -
Message 137
Posted by Bethgem (U14263559) on Wednesday, 27th February 2013
Heck, my problem again... I was sure I'd said 'feel'not 'feef'!
I've almost finished a painting of the Emperors! When and where is your painting being shown? Is there an exhibition anywhere? Should we be interested in seeing it?? I am interested, since you keep mentioning it, though. I hope it earns you millions!
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Message 138
Posted by Chezzie (U1159267) on Thursday, 28th February 2013
Yes, I would love to see it too.
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Message 139
Posted by LoopyLobes (U14384399) on Thursday, 28th February 2013
And me!
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Message 140
Posted by xanadutheblue (U2940564) on Thursday, 28th February 2013
Thanks for the interest, folks! It's kept me looking at Episode 1 long after evenone else went on to 2 and 3 on Iplayer. I've thought of putting it on a web page and posting a link here, but I haven't scanned it yet.
Make me millions...! That'll be the day! -
Message 141
Posted by Bethgem (U14263559) on Thursday, 28th February 2013
Thanks for the interest, folks! It's kept me looking at Episode 1 long after evenone else went on to 2 and 3 on Iplayer. I've thought of putting it on a web page and posting a link here, but I haven't scanned it yet.
Make me millions...! That'll be the day! Great! Looking forward to seeing it.
As for the millions - every little dream starts somewhere!
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Message 142
Posted by Guv-nor (U7476305) on Friday, 1st March 2013
From reading this thread I have realised I missed the final episode on Monday - does anyone know if it will be repeated?
Yes, BBC1 on Sunday 3 March.
www.bbc.co.uk/bbcone... Just bumping up the repeat.
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Message 143
Posted by Bouillaguet (U14312340) on Sunday, 3rd March 2013
We've been watching the repeats rather than the originals, so really enjoyed it this evening. I'm now besotted by the Humble penguins
What plucky little birds they are! Mind you the Emperor babies were cute little fluff balls too.
A wonderful series with excellent commentary and appropriate (fun) music. -
Message 144
Posted by Bethgem (U14263559) on Monday, 4th March 2013
A wonderful series with excellent commentary and appropriate (fun) music.
Yes, I agree. A lovely and wonderous experience watching this. -
Message 145
Posted by xanadutheblue (U2940564) on Sunday, 24th March 2013
Thanks for this, Bethgem.
I haven't forgotten. I've just had a techical problem, soon to be sorted, and wondered if there is still any interest in my penguin painting, since the series has finished and the discussion lapsed.
It seems better to ask than to just jump in and post a link.
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