BBC: Animal Games & Animal Winter Games

It was about time that animals had their own Olympics - Summer and Winter. Funnier than human and not involved in doping scandals!

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ANIMAL GAMES and ANIMAL WINTER GAMES

TWO BBC NATURE DOCUMENTARIES

Animal Games: As the human world gathers to stage its greatest athletic contest, the Olympic Games, the animal world does the same, where they too compete for gold, silver and bronze.

Hosted by the Birds, the Games take place within a stadium, set deep inside a volcanic island. Animal competitors from the Mammals, Birds, Insects, Reptiles and the Fish nations are scaled to human size so everyone in on level pegging as they compete in the 100m, high jump, long jump, shooting, weight lifting and swimming.

All the tricks of multi-camera shooting, action replays and photo finishes are used to analyse each event. On screen BBC sport graphics impart facts and figures while commentators John Motson and Jonathan Pearce add to the excitement. 

Animal Winter Games: The sequel to Animal Games. Opening with an owl carrying a frozen Olympic torch, we are treated to events such as speed skating, ski jump, cross country, cold endurance and others between the teams representing birds, mammals, reptiles, fish and humans.

Each event is engaging because it is such an unusual sight that you can't help but watching. At the same time the commentators explain how each competitor is able to do what it is they do. This works in theory but, because the commentators have to stay in character, the explanations are brief (albeit sufficient) and those looking for detailed learning will be disappointed by the swift movement of the dialogue. Alongside this we have the humour of the whole idea, amusing throughout. Credit for this lies with the commentators because they both really get into it and deliver natural dialogue and, by treating it as a normal sport, they add more humour to it.

Please note that Animal Winter Games has never been released on DVD in the UK or the USA. Both movies are suitable for all regions (1-6). 

Animal Games won two RTS Television Awards in 2004: Best Graphic Design - Programme Content Sequences and Design & Craft Innovation.

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