Tribute to BBC Natural History Unit: Bristol’s Natural Wonder

It all started with an 18-minute black-and-white film. Woodpeckers, made in 1955 by German director Heinz Sielmann, caused a sensation - audiences jammed the BBC switchboard to express their delight. Today it sounds run-of-the-mill, but 43 years ago, viewers were astonished...

January 1, 1998

It all started with an 18-minute black-and-white film. Woodpeckers, made in 1955 by German director Heinz Sielmann, caused a sensation - audiences jammed the BBC switchboard to express their delight. Today it sounds run-of-the-mill, but 43 years ago, viewers were astonished...