Stop-motion animated satire of modern man on the street and documentary interviews, responding to unseen questioners. The voices of the characters are supplied by everyday people speaking varied regional accents.
EPISODE 1
The Circus
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be fired out of a cannon? Or how an elephant combats stage fright, or a performing seal masters the art of the French horn? Well, here’s your chance to find out, as a motley crew of circus animals lift the lid on life under the big top.
EPISODE 2
Pets At the Vets
A Piranha with toothache, a pig with sunstroke, a performing dog with an aversion to feet, and a monkey who loves intrusive injections... Take a peek behind the surgery door, as under the weather pets vent spleen in the waiting room.
EPISODE 3
Working Animals
How does a cockroach multi-task? Where does an owl go to find clerical work? How do guard dogs cope when their timetables are re-arranged, and why do lab rats fear retirement? Find out what our animal friends really think about life under the hand of man.
EPISODE 4
The Sea
What does a shark do when it’s scared of the deep? How does a plankton ride with waves? Can a shrimp hold its breath longer than a jellyfish, and what happens when a walrus gets the bends? Swimming lessons from the experts.
EPISODE 5
The Garden
Why don’t worms like fresh air? Where does a woodpecker go for contemplation? What do slugs think about organic gardening, and when does a pond become a singles bar for frogs? All is revealed when the garden dwellers discuss life in their urban turf.
EPISODE 6
Feeding Time
How does an arthritic seagull get into a bag of crisps? What do oysters do to a bloodhound's brain? Is pet food as tasty as it looks, and if a pigeon ate chicken, would that make it a cannibal? Peel back the lid to discover who visited your dustbin last night.
Nick Park
David Sproxton
