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Sue Perkins Unveils Nature's Weirdest Wonders: From Orgasm Fungi to Dying Midges
14 Apr
Summary
- Comedian Sue Perkins hosts a wildlife comedy show about nature's eccentricities.
- The show explores a church-eating fungus and the lifecycle of marine midges.
- Special guests include a fly expert and a curator of fungi from Kew Gardens.
Comedian and writer Sue Perkins presents her award-winning comedy series, 'Nature Table,' which spotlights the natural world's most peculiar inhabitants and processes. This installment promises a lively exploration of Earth's eccentricities.
The episode highlights fascinating topics such as a 'church-eating' fungus, the surprising life cycle of marine midges, and a fungus rumored to induce orgasms. These subjects underscore the show's goal to celebrate the wild and wonderful aspects of our planet.
Recorded at the Natural History Museum, the program features special guests including comedian Sara Pascoe. Also appearing are Dr. Erica McAlister, known as the Natural History Museum's 'Queen of flies,' and Lee Davies, Fungarium Collections Manager at Kew Gardens.
'Nature Table' aims to present a positive and accessible celebration of the Earth's flora and fauna, all while maintaining a sense of humor. The series has been praised for its unique approach to natural science content.
