Zzzap was a British children's television comedy programme. The concept of the show was a giant 18ft comic that has been brought to life. The show ran from 8 January 1993 until 21 September 2001, and was produced by The Media Merchants and Meridian Broadcasting. A spin-off titled 'Cuthbert's Diary' was also produced as part of "Gogglewatch", a CITV show produced by LWT.
Three bird enthusiasts embark on a competitive bird-watching quest to spot the rarest species in North America. As they travel across the continent, their personal lives and relationships are tested.
A young couple from Merseyside and their off again/on again relationship.
Winter Flight is a drama/romance movie set during the Cold War. It follows the story of a young air force pilot who falls in love with a shy barmaid. The plot revolves around their relationship and the challenges they face, including military exercises, drunkenness, and birdwatching.
A Vietnam War veteran turned photographer and a conservationist join forces to protect endangered species on an isolated island. They must navigate through treacherous terrain and confront poachers to fulfill their mission.
Bill Bailey plays host to two teams of well-known personalities – made up of a keen famous ‘twitcher’ and another who’s really not that interested in ornithology – as they compete against one other in testing twitching tasks. Each episode, the beloved British comedian sets the famous faces six ornithological obstacles, including four distinct birding challenges, and two bonus campsite ones. These range from straight bird races (spotting as many different species in a set time) to drawing, photography and counting contests. Whoever wins the most rounds will be named top twitchers. The series takes Bill and the competing couples to some of Britain’s most beautiful and best birdwatching locations, from the tranquillity of Rutland Water to the sheer spectacle of thousands of migrating geese in the Solway Firth to the rugged beauty of the Isle of Mull.
On the week leading up to their 45th wedding anniversary, a couple's relationship is thrown into turmoil when news from the past resurfaces, forcing them to reevaluate their life together.
After serving a 12-year prison sentence for child molestation, Walter is released and moves into a small apartment building. He finds work in a lumberyard and becomes involved with a coworker. As Walter struggles to control his urges and face society's judgment, he forms a connection with a young girl he meets in the park. Despite his efforts to change, Walter's past continues to haunt him as he is suspected of a new crime.
Jimmy Bancroft, a fighter pilot, who is recovering from injuries sustained during the Battle of Britain, and Hazel Court, a nurse, come across a pair of rare birds nestling in a field. After a run in with the army, and a couple of thieves, they, with the cooperation of the village people and the Ornithology Society, help the eggs to hatch. A wonderful look at life in a small village, during World War II.
A Birder's Guide to Everything follows a teenage boy named David, who is obsessed with birds and birdwatching. After he believes he has spotted an extinct duck, he recruits a group of fellow birdwatchers to join him on a road trip to find the bird and prove its existence. Along the way, David must navigate teenage friendships, family relationships, and the challenges of growing up.
In a rural West campground, a middle-aged widow eagerly awaits the arrival of her former boyfriend, who is also a widower. She is unsure of his intentions while dealing with her own reservations. Starring Dale Dickey, A Love Song is a captivating feature film debut by writer-director Max Walker-Silverman.
In Rare Birds, a restaurant owner in Newfoundland, Canada, hatches a plan to attract customers by claiming to have found a rare bird. However, his plan takes unexpected turns when the bird goes missing, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police get involved, and his estranged wife asks him for a divorce. As chaos ensues, the restaurant owner must navigate through a series of comedic and dramatic events to save his business and his personal life.
With narration from Paul McGann, this ground-breaking film sets out to solve one of nature's mysterious phenomena: the Bewick swan's dramatic decline. A pioneering group of scientists and conservationists sets out to discover why we have lost nearly half the Bewick population in the last twenty years. Every year, these majestic birds make one of the world's toughest migrations, across perilous land, sea and skies. Somewhere between the harsh Tundra landscape and the south of England lies the key to their disappearance. We join extreme sportswoman Sacha Dench and award-winning wildlife cameraman Benjamin Sadd, as they follow the swans over 7,000 km, on a journey that pushes both humans and swans to the limits of their endurance. Cutting-edge tracking techonology and innovative filming techniques give privileged insight into the birds' hidden world, providing stunning aerial views and the personal stories of swans, Charlotte, Daisy-Clarke and Leho.
Peter Watson, a small brilliant boy, becomes the target of two large idiotic bullies who harass and essentially kidnap him. Peter's passion for studying wildlife, particularly birds, intensifies his torment when the bullies aim their gun at a beautiful swan.
Tomás, a birdwatcher and photographer, tries to give his career a push by taking an impossible photograph: an albino bird never seen outside captivity. To this end, he drags his wife and daughter to the Amazonian forest.
Summer in February is a biographical drama set in Cornwall, England in the summer of 1914. It follows the lives of a group of artists in an artist colony and explores their relationships, scandals, and the tragic event that unfolds. The story focuses on the main character's struggle as an artist, his romantic entanglements, and the impact of pre-World War I tensions on their lives.
Part cartoon and part documentary, this film offers a humorous look at birds and the ways people perceive them.
When an event planner in Los Angeles is passed over for a promotion, she returns to her small hometown for a wedding. However, she is mistaken for someone else and must confront her ex-boyfriend and a surprise visitor from her past. Along the way, she finds love, makes new friends, and learns the power of forgiveness.
Pelican Blood is a powerful movie that explores themes of love, depression, and the healing power of birdwatching. It tells the story of a woman struggling to cope with her own depression, who forms a deep connection with a troubled man she meets while birdwatching. Together, they embark on a journey of self-discovery and find solace in the beauty of nature.
Bird watchers on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border share their enthusiasm for protecting and preserving some of the world's most beautiful species.