PoshPikey 560 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Umm - you know he only does the voice-overs for these shows right?? So he is just doing the commentary. Some good footage but a lot of anthropomorphic nonsense too - take that fork-tailed drongo at the start - with editing you can make any animal look like it is doing anything. Also Meerkats live in Botswana not Namibia as suggested. Otherwise - very interesting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paid 935 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 I hear you, but i thought he said the meerkats were in the Kalahari, which is right ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j1985 1,984 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 They are also in Namibia! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bullterrier Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Umm - you know he only does the voice-overs for these shows right?? So he is just doing the commentary. Some good footage but a lot of anthropomorphic nonsense too - take that fork-tailed drongo at the start - with editing you can make any animal look like it is doing anything. Also Meerkats live in Botswana not Namibia as suggested. Otherwise - very interesting. have seen meerkats that are living at chester zoo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt3699 142 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 I thought they lived in stately homes Joking aside, I did really enjoy the show. Looking forward to the next. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 missed the first one.need to watch it on iplayer.looking forward to when the elephants are on,by far my fav wild animal You got a sky+ HD box Scot? If so, chuck an Ethernet cable into the back, plug it into your router and you can download the show in HD to watch on your TV from the catch up section. I forgot this show was on too so I had to download it.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 29,097 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Umm - you know he only does the voice-overs for these shows right?? So he is just doing the commentary. Some good footage but a lot of anthropomorphic nonsense too - take that fork-tailed drongo at the start - with editing you can make any animal look like it is doing anything. Also Meerkats live in Botswana not Namibia as suggested. Otherwise - very interesting. I don't think your 100% right there mate, meerkats are found in a few of the south western countries In Africa and the Kalahari desert in Botswana is where this program was set, they're also found in the namib desert in Namibia, Angola and South Africa I would say David Attenborough is far more than just a commentator, he has animals around the world named after him, and an encyclopaedic knowledge of wildlife which he has shared for longer than most of us have lived... He was the original innovator in wildlife television and he still is, coupled with the best camera men/ woman, techno geeks etc his programmes are still by far the best though... Cheers Kev 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeakOil 352 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 The Kalahari desert encompasses parts of Namibia, Botswana and South Africa, it joins with the Namib desert. The bushmen that live in the Kalahari desert are amazing, some of the best hunting and survival skills on the planet. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Umm - you know he only does the voice-overs for these shows right?? So he is just doing the commentary. Some good footage but a lot of anthropomorphic nonsense too - take that fork-tailed drongo at the start - with editing you can make any animal look like it is doing anything. Also Meerkats live in Botswana not Namibia as suggested. Otherwise - very interesting. I don't think your 100% right there mate, meerkats are found in a few of the south western countries In Africa and the Kalahari desert in Botswana is where this program was set, they're also found in the namib desert in Namibia, Angola and South Africa I would say David Attenborough is far more than just a commentator, he has animals around the world named after him, and an encyclopaedic knowledge of wildlife which he has shared for longer than most of us have lived... He was the original innovator in wildlife television and he still is, coupled with the best camera men/ woman, techno geeks etc his programmes are still by far the best though... Cheers Kev Spot on! Most programmes like this are presented by generic TV presenter type idiots like Kate f*****g Humbel these days and it's nice to watch something that's being narrated by someone you know has dedicated a large part of his life and put a lot of effort into getting to know the subject about which he's commentating on.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paid 935 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 He is damn good at what he does. Anyone else see Chris Packem as his future replacement, or should i get my coat ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 29,097 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 He is damn good at what he does. Anyone else see Chris Packem as his future replacement, or should i get my coat ? FFS...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pip1968 2,490 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 He is damn good at what he does. Anyone else see Chris Packem as his future replacement, or should i get my coat ? FFS...... id like to see simon king replace him if and when he calls it a day 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 He is damn good at what he does. Anyone else see Chris Packem as his future replacement, or should i get my coat ? I f*****g hope not! Can't stand the prick.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 29,097 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 He is damn good at what he does. Anyone else see Chris Packem as his future replacement, or should i get my coat ? I f*****g hope not! Can't stand the prick.. I'm with you on that mate, he gets right on my tits.... Get your coat Paid lol No idea who to replace him... You can't really... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tandors 888 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Steve backshall from deadly 60 could replace him Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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