Insect Worlds

Episode 2: Making Worlds

BBC Four

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 20^th Mar 2013, 20:30 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Fri 12^th Aug 2022, 00:20 on BBC Two Wales

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Steve Backshall reveals the influence that insects and their relatives have on Earth's ecosystems, from ants in South American grasslands to a tiny ocean creature. Show more

Insect Worlds

Episode 1: Them and Us

BBC Four

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 13^th Mar 2013, 20:35 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Fri 14^th Oct 2022, 13:45 on BBC Two Wales HD

Steve Backshall explores the connections and relationship that we have with insects and other arthropods, from driver ants in Kenya to silkworm caterpillars in China. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Steve Backshall
Series Producer:: Doug Mackay-Hope
Producer:: Rosie Gloyns
Producer:: Anuschka Schofield

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Insect Worlds

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Insect Worlds

The Secret to Their Success

BBC Four

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 27^th Mar 2013, 20:30 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Thu 27^th Oct 2022, 23:45 on BBC Two Wales

Insects are the most diverse group of animals in the world, what is the secret of their success? Steve takes us to the Swiss Alps, where a relationship exists between the ant, wasp and the butterfly. Show more