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Radio 4,07 Apr 2026,28 mins
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In this first episode of a new series, puffins’ super beaks and the badass Tongue-eating water louse wow and stupefy the team. ‘Sue Perkins’ Nature Table - possibly the funniest “natural science” series, ever.’ Pick of the Week, The Telegraph For this new series of Sue Perkins’ ARIA-winning ‘Show and Tell’ wildlife comedy, Team Nature Table is joined by special guests: comedian Amy Gledhill, zoologist Lucy Cooke and entomologist Professor Karim Vahed of Buglife. This episode’s varied subjects include: Puffins and their disposable beaks, Snails’ love darts, intrepid Armadillos and the fiendishly parasitic Tongue-eating louse. Nature Table has a simple clear brief: to positively celebrate our planet’s wonderfully wild (and funny) flora and fauna in a fun accessible way... whilst at the same time having a giggle. Hosted by: Sue Perkins Guests: Amy Gledhill, Lucy Cooke & Professor Karim Vahed. Written by: Jon Hunter and Jenny Laville. Additional material by: Jade Gebbie. Researcher: Catherine Beazley Executive Producer: James Robinson Sound Editor: Jerry Peal Music by: Ben Mirin Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls & Caroline Barlow Producer: Simon Nicholls A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
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