Judi Dench's Wild Borneo Adventure (2019)
Dame Judi experiences the rainforest for the first time in a thrilling 125-mile helicopter ride to the heart of the island with expert Glen Reynolds. The jungle there is 130 million years old - so ancient it was around when dinosaurs walked the earth. Once she arrives, Dame Judi meets orangutans in the wild, encounters giant grasshoppers and moths, and falls in love with a dung beetle she names Bob. (Part 1 of 2)
Dame Judi Dench embarks on a wild adventure to Borneo to explore one of the oldest and most spectacular rainforests, and meet its enchanting animals.
Primary Title
- Judi Dench's Wild Borneo Adventure
Date Broadcast
- Monday 19 October 2020
Release Year
- 2019
Start Time
- 15 : 30
Finish Time
- 16 : 30
Duration
- 60:00
Episode
- 1
Channel
- Choice TV
Broadcaster
- Top TV Limited
Programme Description
- Dame Judi Dench embarks on a wild adventure to Borneo to explore one of the oldest and most spectacular rainforests, and meet its enchanting animals.
Episode Description
- Dame Judi experiences the rainforest for the first time in a thrilling 125-mile helicopter ride to the heart of the island with expert Glen Reynolds. The jungle there is 130 million years old - so ancient it was around when dinosaurs walked the earth. Once she arrives, Dame Judi meets orangutans in the wild, encounters giant grasshoppers and moths, and falls in love with a dung beetle she names Bob. (Part 1 of 2)
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Documentary films--Great Britain
- Borneo--Description and travel
- Malaysia--Description and travel
Genres
- Documentary
Contributors
- Harvey Lilley (Director)
- Judi Dench (Presenter)
- Anthony Geffen (Producer)
- Will Benson (Producer)
- Atlantic Productions (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Documentary films--Great Britain
- Borneo--Description and travel
- Malaysia--Description and travel