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Wild China, Season 1, Episode 1, Heart of the Dragon
directed by Phil Chapman; produced by Phil Chapman, China Central Television and BBC Natural History Production, in Wild China, Season 1, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2008), 49 mins
The fairytale hills of Guilin and the cormorant fishermen of the Li River form the heart of this exploration of the colourful rice-growing cultures and strange creatures of southern China - a land of endless hills, mysterious caverns, spectacular rock pinnacles and traditional cultures with a taste for wildlife.
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directed by Phil Chapman; produced by Phil Chapman, China Central Television and BBC Natural History Production, in Wild China, Season 1, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2008), 49 mins
Description
The fairytale hills of Guilin and the cormorant fishermen of the Li River form the heart of this exploration of the colourful rice-growing cultures and strange creatures of southern China - a land of endless hills, mysterious caverns, spectacular rock pinnacles and traditional cultures with a taste for wildlife.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Phil Chapman, China Central Television, BBC Natural History Production, Bernard Hill, 1944-
Author / Creator
Phil Chapman
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Wild China
Speaker / Narrator
Bernard Hill, 1944-
Topic / Theme
Habitats
Copyright Message
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Wild China, Season 1, Episode 2, Shangri-La
directed by Kathryn Jeffs, fl. 2002; produced by Kathryn Jeffs, fl. 2002, BBC Natural History Production and China Central Television, in Wild China, Season 1, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2008), 49 mins
Beneath billowing clouds, in China's far south west, rich jungles nestle below towering peaks. Jewel-coloured birds and ancient tribes share forested valleys where wild elephants still roam. These remote forests stretch into northern territories where normally deserts would be found. How do these forests exist? Pe...
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directed by Kathryn Jeffs, fl. 2002; produced by Kathryn Jeffs, fl. 2002, BBC Natural History Production and China Central Television, in Wild China, Season 1, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2008), 49 mins
Description
Beneath billowing clouds, in China's far south west, rich jungles nestle below towering peaks. Jewel-coloured birds and ancient tribes share forested valleys where wild elephants still roam. These remote forests stretch into northern territories where normally deserts would be found. How do these forests exist? Perhaps the rugged landscape holds the key.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Kathryn Jeffs, fl. 2002, BBC Natural History Production, China Central Television, Bernard Hill, 1944-
Author / Creator
Kathryn Jeffs, fl. 2002
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Wild China
Speaker / Narrator
Bernard Hill, 1944-
Topic / Theme
Forests, Elephants, Wild animals
Copyright Message
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Wild China, Season 1, Episode 3, Tibet
directed by Gavin Maxwell, fl. 2002; produced by Gavin Maxwell, fl. 2002, BBC Natural History Production and China Central Television, in Wild China, Season 1, Episode 3 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2008), 48 mins
The vast Tibetan plateau is one of the world's most remote places. It's home to chiru antelopes, wild yaks, foxes and bears and a remarkable culture shaped by over one thousand years of Buddhism, while its mountains and glaciers provide a vital life support system for half the planet.
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directed by Gavin Maxwell, fl. 2002; produced by Gavin Maxwell, fl. 2002, BBC Natural History Production and China Central Television, in Wild China, Season 1, Episode 3 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2008), 48 mins
Description
The vast Tibetan plateau is one of the world's most remote places. It's home to chiru antelopes, wild yaks, foxes and bears and a remarkable culture shaped by over one thousand years of Buddhism, while its mountains and glaciers provide a vital life support system for half the planet.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Gavin Maxwell, fl. 2002, BBC Natural History Production, China Central Television, Bernard Hill, 1944-
Author / Creator
Gavin Maxwell, fl. 2002
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Wild China
Speaker / Narrator
Bernard Hill, 1944-
Topic / Theme
Plateaus, Wild animals
Copyright Message
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Wild China, Season 1, Episode 4, Beyond the Great Wall
directed by George Chan; produced by George Chan, BBC Natural History Production and China Central Television, in Wild China, Season 1, Episode 4 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2008), 49 mins
The extreme landscapes north of the Great Wall have shaped some of China's most colourful people and wildlife. From nomadic tribes hunting with eagles to camel trains crossing the Silk Road, from frozen Siberian wastes to baking deserts of Central Asia, life in northern China is always on the edge.
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directed by George Chan; produced by George Chan, BBC Natural History Production and China Central Television, in Wild China, Season 1, Episode 4 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2008), 49 mins
Description
The extreme landscapes north of the Great Wall have shaped some of China's most colourful people and wildlife. From nomadic tribes hunting with eagles to camel trains crossing the Silk Road, from frozen Siberian wastes to baking deserts of Central Asia, life in northern China is always on the edge.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
George Chan, BBC Natural History Production, China Central Television, Bernard Hill, 1944-
Author / Creator
George Chan
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Wild China
Speaker / Narrator
Bernard Hill, 1944-
Topic / Theme
Wild animals
Copyright Message
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Wild China, Season 1, Episode 5, Land of the Panda
directed by Gavin Maxwell, fl. 2002; produced by Gavin Maxwell, fl. 2002, BBC Natural History Production and China Central Television, in Wild China, Season 1, Episode 5 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2008), 49 mins
China's heartland is the centre of a five thousand year old civilization. This land is home to the giant panda, golden snub-nosed monkey, and golden takin. China faces environmental problems, but the relationship of the Chinese to their environment is deep and extraordinary. We will understand what this means for...
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directed by Gavin Maxwell, fl. 2002; produced by Gavin Maxwell, fl. 2002, BBC Natural History Production and China Central Television, in Wild China, Season 1, Episode 5 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2008), 49 mins
Description
China's heartland is the centre of a five thousand year old civilization. This land is home to the giant panda, golden snub-nosed monkey, and golden takin. China faces environmental problems, but the relationship of the Chinese to their environment is deep and extraordinary. We will understand what this means for the future of China.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Gavin Maxwell, fl. 2002, BBC Natural History Production, China Central Television, Bernard Hill, 1944-
Author / Creator
Gavin Maxwell, fl. 2002
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Wild China
Speaker / Narrator
Bernard Hill, 1944-
Topic / Theme
Bears, Monkeys
Copyright Message
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Wild China, Season 1, Episode 6, Tides of Change
directed by Charlotte Scott; produced by Charlotte Scott, BBC Natural History Production and China Central Television, in Wild China, Season 1, Episode 6 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2008), 49 mins
Ancient tea-growing cultures, traditional seaweed-thatched villages, bird-filled wetlands, rare white dolphins, snake-infested islands and futuristic cities jostle along China's fertile eastern seaboard. Here lies the front-line in the scramble for resources and space between seven hundred million people and a sur...
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directed by Charlotte Scott; produced by Charlotte Scott, BBC Natural History Production and China Central Television, in Wild China, Season 1, Episode 6 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2008), 49 mins
Description
Ancient tea-growing cultures, traditional seaweed-thatched villages, bird-filled wetlands, rare white dolphins, snake-infested islands and futuristic cities jostle along China's fertile eastern seaboard. Here lies the front-line in the scramble for resources and space between seven hundred million people and a surprising wealth of wildlife.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Charlotte Scott, BBC Natural History Production, China Central Television, Bernard Hill, 1944-
Author / Creator
Charlotte Scott
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Wild China
Speaker / Narrator
Bernard Hill, 1944-
Topic / Theme
Birds, Wild animals
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2008 BBC Worldwide
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