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Comedian Bill Bailey plays host to two celebrity teams in a series of tough,  
competitive bird watching challenges in Sky1 HD's new six-part series, Bill  
Bailey's Birdwatching Bonanza starting on Friday, January 8 on Sky1 HD and  
Sky1.
 
The programme is devised to stretch the observational and practical skills  
of the teams in a series of challenges, whilst focusing on seeing and  
appreciating British birds.
Captured in high definition, Bailey travels the country visiting the best  
bird watching locations. From the tranquillity of Rutland Water to the  
incredible spectacle of thousands of migrating geese in the Solway Firth;  
from the seething flocks of North Norfolk to the rugged beauty of the Isle  
of Mull, Bailey and the teams will be embracing the great outdoors.
 
Bailey will oversee the two teams as they get back to basics and commune  
with nature, setting up camp at each location and settling down around the  
campfire in the evenings to reminisce on their birding exploits.
 
Bill Bailey told Waveguide: "I've always had a passion for wildlife and  
birds in particular, so I relished this opportunity to camp out in some  
lovely corners of Britain and spot some beautiful birds.
 
"Hopefully this show will encourage more people to celebrate our  
extraordinarily diverse birdlife, while at the same time enjoying the great  
British countryside. One of the great pleasures of doing this show, is  
seeing our guests, many of whom have never been birdwatching, finding out  
that they love it, and what a fascinating and rewarding pastime it can be."
 
November 24 2009 - waveguide.co.uk  
 
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Alf
 

If you haven't yet watched it, don't bother. It was rubbish really and I can't understand who it was meant to attract as an audience. No self-respecting birder would give it houseroom in my opinion; it wasn't funny nor entertaining. That's Sky for you I suppose!
 
Alf

Sky HD indeed! It's pauper tv darn here in't tarn. By the way, my top-loading video recorder seems to have packed in. Having to press 'play' and 'record' at the same time hasn't helped. Anyone got parts for a 1983 Ferguson videostar?
 
Russ