Friday, May 28th, 2010

'Life' Series: How'd They Do That?

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How did they get that shot? If you've seen any of the 'Life' nature documentary series on the BBC or the Discovery Channel, you may have found yourself wondering what the filmmakers had to do to get some of the amazing footage of animals in action. We'll talk with the executive producer of the series,now set for release on DVD in the US, about the making of 'Life.'

Guests

Mike Gunton
Executive Producer, BBC Earth Programs
Executive Producer, "Life"
London, England

Related Links

• Discovery Channel: Life

Segment produced by:Annette Heist

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