Wild Britain with Ray Mears DVD

In this series, television’s original survivalist, Ray Mears, takes us on an incredible journey, travelling the length and breadth of Great Britain. Each episode is themed around a different habitat to discover some of the varied landscapes and fascinating wildlife that these islands have to offer. From the dramatic heather moorlands of the Peak District, to the beautiful North Norfolk shingle shore and the quintessentially British hay meadow, Ray reveals the hidden world that lives just beyond our doorstep. Sharing his knowledge of field and craft and his passion for British wildlife, Ray shows us how to decode the landscape.

Deciduous Forest
The Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire is one of the few remaining ancient forests in England. It’s Spring and the forest floor is carpeted with bluebells and Ray’s favourite woodland creature, the hazel dormouse, is emerging from hibernation.

Shingle Shore
Britain’s bird-watching capital the beautiful North Norfolk coast where Ray explores the shingle spit that attracts grey and common seals, nesting sand martins and natterjack toads.

Breckland
One of the country’s least known habitats, ‘The Breckland’ in East Anglia, home of the rare stone curlew.

Heather Moorlands and Uplands
One of the best-loved spectacles in the British countryside--the mighty Peak District--where Ray discovers short-eared owls and great-crested newts.

Wetlands
Ray travels to the beautiful Somerset Levels to explore the atmospheric waterways that are home to otters and an important breeding ground for herons.

Hay Meadow
Ray visits the quintessential British habitat--the beautiful hay meadow. Ray reveals the vital link between this precious habitat and some of our most glorious wildlife from bees to Barn owls.

An informative, educational and interesting look into Britain in the wild. Ray Mears takes us on a walk around Britain introducing us to the wildlife and plants etc and encourages viewers to investigate Britain themselves.

I really enjoyed the DVDs, having never watched any of his shows on television before. The last episode with the Barn Owls was my favorite and although cameras captured this footage, it never felt that they had intruded into their privacy. A breathtaking set of DVDs.

Thank you to Michael from The School Run Forum for sending me these DVDs to watch.

Tinga Tinga Tales - Why Elephant has a Trunk

Why do zebras have stripes and leopards spots, rhinos horns and camels humps? Tinga Tinga Tales tells a modern, young audience what really happened.

You see there was a time when Elephant had no nose. He couldn't swat away the flies, or scrub his belly - he couldn't even blow his nose. Then one day snappy Crocodile snapped! Crocodile pulled and he pulled and he pulled - until ker-doing! Crocodile let go and Elephant's nose was all long and wiggly! And that's why Elephant has a trunk.


*Why Elephant Has A Trunk
*Why Snake Has No Legs
*Why Hippo Has No Hair
*Why Hen Pecks The Ground
*Why Bat Hangs Upside Down
*Why Warthog Is So Ugly

These popular television programmes are now available on DVD for the first time and are at the moment on promotional offer in most retailers.

When watching the DVD I was immediately drawn to the bright colours and all the animals included in each episode. The colours are ones which I immediately think of when thinking about traditional African art and tales.

I have always loved elephants and the story of Why Elephants have a trunk has always been a favorite, and it is well animated and illustrated. The African voices add to the whole theme and I loved the colouring pages included on the DVD.

The stories are from traditional African tales and I think they have been beautifully adapted into these DVDs. The music and voices all carry on the African theme and make you believe you are too in an African village.

The DVDs also have added extras - interactive games, downloadable wallpapers and printable colouring pictures which can continue the learning after the programmes have finished.

The DVDs are perfect for young children and will capture their attention and imagination. I know from friends these are popular programmes and the DVDs will be great additions to your DVD library.

Thank you to Michael from The School Run Forum for sending me these DVDs to review.

Tinga Tinga Tales DVD - Why Lions Roar

Why do zebras have stripes, leopards spots, rhinos horns and camels humps? Tinga Tinga Tales tells a modern, young audience what really happened.

You see there was a time when Lion had lost his roar. Crocodile was snapping at all the animals in Tinga Tinga and ruling over the Waterhole. Lion could do nothing about it as he had lost his roar. Then one day Flea told Lion that if Lion dares to enter the Great Cave of Tinga Tinga, maybe he will find his roar. Lion plucked up his courage and confronted the Great Cave. He roared with all his might. An even bigger roar came back, but Lion stood strong. He roared again and an even bigger roar came back. Lion's very own Echo! He found his roar! From that day on Lion has always roared with pride, showing any beast who's the real King of Tinga Tinga.He roars again and an even bigger roar comes back. Lion's very own Echo! He has found his roar! From that day on Lion always roars with pride, showing any beast who's the real King of Tinga Tinga.

Episodes Comprise:

1. Why Owl's head turns all the way round
2. Why Tickbird Sits on Hippo's Back
3. Why Frog Croaks
4. Why Vulture is Bald
5. Why Giraffe Has a Long Neck

These popular television programmes are now available on DVD for the first time and are at the moment on promotional offer in most retailers.

When watching the DVD I was immediately drawn to the bright colours and all the animals included in each episode. The colours are ones which I immediately think of when thinking about traditional African art and tales. I love the Frog story and remember reading this when I was younger and the Giraffe story is beautiful.

The stories are from traditional African tales and I think they have been beautifully adapted into these DVDs. The music and voices all carry on the African theme and make you believe you are too in an African village.

The DVDs also have added extras - interactive games, downloadable wallpapers and printable colouring pictures which can continue the learning after the programmes have finished.

The DVDs are perfect for young children and will capture their attention and imagination. I know from friends these are popular programmes and the DVDs will be great additions to your DVD library.

Thank you to Michael from The School Run Forum for sending me these DVDs to review.