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The Zoo

Episode 4 of 6

The true meaning of bird song is revealed. Julian Pettifer features in the cosmic comedy of connections. From June 1995.

Revealing the links between hurdling cattle, the Elephant's Lumberyard, gong beetles, alternative horticulture and the Llama movies of the early 60s.

Oliver Postgate narrates a stream of bizarre coincidences.

Ben Moor’s cosmic comedy of connections.

With:

Julian Pettifer
Brian Hayes
Dan Strauss
Kerry Shale
Geoff McGivern
Fiona Allen

Producer: Jon Naismith

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1995

15 minutes

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