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The Spell of the Orchid
A flower of power and magical beauty, the orchid is legendary world-wide for bewitching the wealthy and the famous. The same fascination lured the first orchid hunters to brave jungle dangers. Today the chase is pursued further in laboratories and hot-houses. Thailand, where orchids are an integral part of life, is a natural setting for an international gathering of orchid experts. This film explores the world of the orchid, the secrets of its pollination, the creation of award-winning blooms and the intriguing ways of mass-producing orchids for us all. Narrated by TOM SALMON
Filmed and directed by JACK BELLAMY BBCtv presentation by BARRY PAINE Series editors MICHAEL ANDREWS and ANTHONY ISAACS BBC Bristol

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Jack Bellamy
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