A new BBC Two documentary series narrated by Sam Neill has begun, examining the wildlife of New Zealand, which has been left to its own devices for 80 million years.
The opening edition features the antipodean island chain’s weirdest and most ancient species, including dinosaur-like reptiles, insects that have become giants and flightless birds that behave like badgers, while the people who settled developed their own unique culture, and all must battle the natural forces that shape the islands.
such a brill programme from @BBCTwo now about #NewZealand
— •ea®th• (@geographyquotes) July 19, 2016
BBC classic nat hist + most beautiful country in world. Masterpiece on #BBC2 One of the many reasons why I love NZ #NewZealand
— Charlie (@charlie_strange) July 19, 2016
The beauty of the country captured on camera inspired a lot of people to pack up their belongings and head down under.
Once looked into emigrating to New Zealand. This #newzealand programme is making me wish I had… https://t.co/yMW7iT9BiD
— Singapom (@Singapom) July 19, 2016
Cheers @BBCEarth… I now want to move to #NewZealand
— craig axon (@craigxn) July 19, 2016
If anyone wants to pay for me to go back to #NewZealand @BBCEarth That would be just fine #oneway
— Nick Shelley (@saintsman5) July 19, 2016
Watching #NewZealand on BBC2 @TwoPaddocks really good to hear you narrating. Looking forward to my trip back next year!
— Will (@GodlyElf) July 19, 2016
I don't think I could be any more in love with #NewZealand
— Sophie M ♡ (@BellaBaciami) July 19, 2016
Love to go to New Zealand #NewZealand
— Rosy Young (@besidetheriver) July 19, 2016
I literally love everything about this programme! #NewZealand #MythicalIslands #bbc2 I want to go to New Zealand right now!!! #nextholiday
— Lisa Loughlin (@lisaloughlin1) July 19, 2016
See ya later Britain! We’re off!
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