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The World About Us: Monkeys, Apes and Man

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

What do we have in common with mountain gorillas and chimpanzees? How does our own society compare with that of a troop of baboons? Can watching rhesus monkeys help solve some of our own family problems?

Desmond Morris and Jane van Lawick-Goodall are amongst the contributors to this programme, which draws the parallels that exist between our own behaviour and that of other primates. Filmed in Japan, the USA and Africa, it shows recent fascinating discoveries made by scientists working amongst our closest relatives.

Produced by the National Geographic Society in association with Wolper Productions Inc
(From Bristol)

Contributors

Narrator:
Leslie Nielsen
Expert:
Desmond Morris
Expert:
Jane van Lawick-Goodall
Presented by:
Ned Kelly
Series Editor:
Anthony Isaacs
Series Editor:
Christopher Parsons
Source: Radio Times

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