The Alien Birds Have Landed

Episodes

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01The Pheasant2012082020200802 (R4)Alison Steadman tells the story of how and why the pheasant became a British bird.

Alison Steadman on why so many birds in Britain are aliens from elsewhere

Alison Steadman tells the story of how and why the pheasant became a British bird.

Alison Steadman on why so many birds in Britain are aliens from elsewhere

02The Canada Goose And Ruddy Duck2012082120200809 (R4)Alison Steadman tells how the Canada Goose and Ruddy Duck became British Birds.

Alison Steadman on why so many birds in Britain are aliens from elsewhere

Alison Steadman tells how the Canada Goose and Ruddy Duck became British Birds.

Alison Steadman on why so many birds in Britain are aliens from elsewhere

03The Little Owl And Eagle Owl2012082220200816 (R4)Alison Steadman tells how the Little Owl became British and how the Eagle Owl might too.

Alison Steadman on why so many birds in Britain are aliens from elsewhere

Alison Steadman tells how the Little Owl became British and how the Eagle Owl might too.

Alison Steadman on why so many birds in Britain are aliens from elsewhere

04The Rose-ringed Parakeet2012082320200823 (R4)Alison Steadman tells how a parakeet became a British bird.

Alison Steadman on why so many birds in Britain are aliens from elsewhere

Alison Steadman tells how a parakeet became a British bird.

Alison Steadman on why so many birds in Britain are aliens from elsewhere

05The Starling And Blackbird2012082420200830 (R4)Alison Steadman tells the story of how and why the Starling is hated in North America.

Alison Steadman on why so many birds in Britain are aliens from elsewhere

Alison Steadman tells the story of how and why the Starling is hated in North America.

Alison Steadman on why so many birds in Britain are aliens from elsewhere