Episodes
Paul Barrett explains why Franz Baron Nopsca von Felso-Szilvas is his Natural History hero
Published 10/05/15
Botanist Sandy Knapp explains why Alice Eastwood is her Natural History Hero.
Published 10/02/15
Robert Prys Jones explains why Allan Octavian Hume is his Natural History Hero.
Published 10/01/15
Palaeontologist Tori Kerridge explains why Dorothea Bate is her Natural History Hero.
Published 09/30/15
"Welcome comrades to this specially convened meeting of the Amalgamated Union of Nile Crocodiles." The crocodiles have all accepted they will be sacrificed for the God Sobek at some point, but are debating whether or not to call a strike over one unexpected issue... Natural Histories comedy with David Schneider.
Published 09/29/15
Richard Sabin explains why comparative anatomist Edward Tyson is his Natural History Hero
Published 09/29/15
Mark Spencer explains why Sir Hans Sloane is his Natural History Hero.
Published 09/28/15
"I love the way humans think all we do is copy them. So sweet." Never trust a South American parrot with jealousy issues... Natural Histories comedy with Harriet Carmichael.
Published 09/22/15
Inspector Bramble of the Yard's on the case, he's prickly and he doesn't let go. Unfortunately, the new sergeant doesn't share his passion for forensics. Natural Histories comedy with Shaun Keaveny.
Published 09/15/15
"I suppose you want to know why I turned. Why I came back to Mother Russia. Many of us old bears did, you know." David Schneider plays a bear with Communist sympathies in this Natural Histories comedy.
Published 09/08/15
"You're right, I am absolutely not what you were expecting. I am, in fact, a cuckoo." Well, this is a bit awkward. An unexpected visitor meets his new mum for the first time... This Natural Histories comedy is performed by Harriet Carmichael.
Published 09/01/15
“Fluttering and dancing, ladies…” Take your places for the Wordsworth daffodil tribute act on the banks of Ullswater. This Natural Histories comedy is performed by Harriet Carmichael.
Published 08/25/15
The head of Abruzzi’s Viper family is getting long in the tooth and wants to appoint a successor. But he has some business to attend to first. This Natural Histories Comedy is performed by David Schneider.
Published 08/18/15
It’s not easy being iconic, especially when you’re on a diet. Just don’t talk to this mammoth about ice (too many bad memories). This Natural Histories Comedy is performed by Harriet Carmichael.
Published 08/11/15
Bad news if you live in Kidderminster and own a greenhouse; an accident prone meteorite is fast approaching... This Natural Histories Comedy is performed by Harriet Carmichael.
Published 08/04/15
She may be smaller than all of her cousins, but she's still terrifying (sort of). This Natural Histories comedy features a dwarf dinosaur.
Published 07/28/15
Coral of Coral Reef Developments is having some difficulties with one of her tenants. He's started eating his neighbours. This Natural Histories Comedy is performed by Harriet Carmichael.
Published 07/21/15
Danny is a mandrake root at an AA meeting. His partying days may be over, but he sure does miss them. You would too if you could make people think they were flying. This Natural Histories Comedy is performed by Shaun Keaveny.
Published 07/14/15
Often referred to as a lawyer fish and a slimy bottom-feeder, it’s a good job this burbot has a strong constitution (probably because of his giant liver). This Natural Histories Comedy is performed by David Schneider.
Published 07/07/15
This King of the Jungle's been in security for centuries. Just don't ask the 'mane man' how he copes with pigeons, unicorns and French tourists. A Natural Histories Comedy featuring Shaun Keaveny.
Published 06/30/15
Meet Archie Teuthis the Giant Squid who doesn't understand why people are scared of him. Is it the tentacles, the cannibalism or the big bulging eye? A Natural Histories Comedy featuring Shaun Keaveny.
Published 06/23/15
Unfurl your yoga mats and brace your chakras as the Butterfly tells us all about herself. It is a terrible burden being beautiful, though, you know? A Natural Histories Comedy featuring Harriet Carmichael.
Published 06/16/15
The Nineties. Blur, Damien Hirst, the Groucho… and the world’s most famous shark... It was ART, man. A Natural Histories Comedy featuring David Schneider.
Published 06/09/15
Mr A. Mandrill’s had enough. He’s trying to bring a legal case against the human race. A Natural Histories Comedy featuring David Schneider.
Published 06/02/15