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Secrets of an Alien World

Volcano

Koko the Gorilla

The 150th anniversary of global rail transportation is marked by a visit to India to survey one of the world's most impressive railway networks. The World About Us team join forces with Michael Satow, who in 1970 took up the post of honorary adviser to the Rail Transport Museum in New Delhi, Asia's first railway museum.

The Romance of Indian Railways

The beautiful plumes of the birds of paradise are greatly sought by the highland people of Papua New Guinea, who stalk the forests for days in search of this feathered gold. But why an almost mystical fascination with bird feathers? The village men know the birds well - in particular the breath-taking mating dance of the blue bird. It seems they use the magic of the plumes to gain the special qualities they believe the birds possess.

Voices in the Forest

A series of films from all over the world about our astonishing planet and the creatures that live on it. Combining natural history with an element of adventure, the series featured well-known naturalists such as Jane Goodall and Gerald Durrell, and the oceanographer Jacques Cousteau. Succeeded by The Natural World.

All Episodes of The World About Us

All Episodes of The World About Us

Season 1

Secrets of an Alien World

Season 1 Episode 0 - Aired 11/4/1979

Volcano

Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 12/3/1967

Koko the Gorilla

Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/22/1980