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Episode 1
Chris Packham delves into the world of weird. Chris investigates finds out why Spain is under attack from spaceballs and how a penguin became a man's best friend.
In the first episode of this series, Chris Packham investigates the strangest stories from the natural world. He finds out why Spain is under attack from spaceballs, how a penguin became a man's best friend and discovers prehistoric lions that could be brought back from the dead.
Chris also uncovers the origin of a mysterious underwater blob, unearths goblin's gold, reveals a slimy invasion in Florida and learns how one woman's nose could hold the key to detecting Parkinson's disease.
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Thu 11 Nov 202116:15
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Ice age lion cubs
Duration: 01:48
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Squid egg blob
Duration: 02:35
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Penguin best friend
Duration: 03:15
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Producer | Joanne Stevens |
| Editor | Jacob Parish |
| Series Producer | Chloe Sarosh |




