Museum of Life (documentary)
Encyclopedia
Museum of Life is a 2010 BBC2
documentary, that takes a look behind the scenes at the British Museum of Natural History
. It is introduced and co-presented by Jimmy Doherty, who was a volunteer at the Natural History Museum ten years previously. Other presenters are Kate Bellingham
, Liz Bonnin
, Mark Carwardine
, and Chris Van Tulleken.
The six-part program ranges over topics such as the care and maintenance of the Museum's 70 million specimens, and the relevance of research by the Museum scientists to contemporary problems such as biodiversity loss and the spread of tropical disease.
BBC Two
BBC Two is the second television channel operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation in the United Kingdom. It covers a wide range of subject matter, but tending towards more 'highbrow' programmes than the more mainstream and popular BBC One. Like the BBC's other domestic TV and radio...
documentary, that takes a look behind the scenes at the British Museum of Natural History
Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum is one of three large museums on Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London, England . Its main frontage is on Cromwell Road...
. It is introduced and co-presented by Jimmy Doherty, who was a volunteer at the Natural History Museum ten years previously. Other presenters are Kate Bellingham
Kate Bellingham
Kate Bellingham is a British engineer and television presenter most widely known for her role presenting popular BBC science show Tomorrow's World from 1990-1994...
, Liz Bonnin
Liz Bonnin
Liz Bonnin is a French television presenter who has worked on television in the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom. She currently works for the BBC.-Biography:...
, Mark Carwardine
Mark Carwardine
Mark Carwardine is a zoologist who achieved widespread recognition for his Last Chance to See conservation expeditions with Douglas Adams, first aired on BBC Radio 4 in 1990. Since then he has become a leading and outspoken conservationist, and a prolific broadcaster, columnist and...
, and Chris Van Tulleken.
The six-part program ranges over topics such as the care and maintenance of the Museum's 70 million specimens, and the relevance of research by the Museum scientists to contemporary problems such as biodiversity loss and the spread of tropical disease.
Episodes
| Episode No. | Title of Episode |
|---|---|
| 1. | Museum in a Modern World. |
| 2. | Digging up the Past. |
| 3. | All Creatures Great and Small. |
| 4. | Discovery. |
| 5. | The Power of Insects. |
| 6. | A Collection for the Future. |