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If you want to BE amazed..............Watch this.

Using high-speed cameras, Richard Hammond goes beyond the limits of the naked eye.

AND in HD................ KIN HELL! :lol: :lol:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/search/?q= ... e%20Worlds

Saw it and watched with general disinterest I have to admit. I am getting fed up with "soundbite science" programs like this.

Invisible is visually stunning, but with little substance.

Now if they can get a group of Professors from said field (in a similar mode as per the fantastic series Coast) to present these type of things, then my interest is undivertable. Their passion (particulalry on Coast) for their field of study, creates a genuine enthusiasm and authenticity the viewer hooks onto and becomes involved in.

Hammond, a good presenter, but no scientist, leaves me wanting more in depth explanations, and whilst I am sure the background scientists and researchers do a sterling job, he does not carry the authenticity to make this "must watch" nor truly educational TV, and entertaining only to a generally populist perception.

It reminded me more of Brainiac style substance and Top Gear stunts and could be so much more.

Visually brilliant, but mind numbingly disappointing in content and construct.

Perhaps it is just me, but I notice the BBC are putting a number of "faces" forward to present these "science/nature" documentary style shows of late, Richard Hammond and Nick Knowles to name but two.

Does anyone else follow along my train of thought that good old Auntie is lining up the replacement for Sir David Attenborough and gauging opionion via the (IMO - disappointing) measure of viewer audience figures perhaps?

Do you believe a popular "face" presenter is the right way to go?

I thought it was quite good actually, it gives a different view on science and nature, like Brianiac its a "not so serious" view on things.

Its more of a taster to get you into the idea's and stuff, then if you find it interesting you can research into it more for yourself, they give you the basic idea of things and then you can decide whether you want to follow it up. Hammond certainly isn't a scientist, but its more of a "let you be the scientist" program, they want you get more involved at home and for yourselves.

They use guys like Hammond because well tbh 99% of people like him, I bet Bill Baileys bird watching got more views and than shit that Bill Oddie makes, purely because he's a likeable, funny bloke, unlike the dull and boring Oddie. I think its more of a marketing plee to have someone likeable and well known on the screen, other than someone who isn't going to draw in viewers.

I'm with CountHerman on this one, I tuned in expecting to see something of interest, but turned off within fifteen minutes because the whole thing lacked any substance.

woody wrote:If you want to BE amazed..............Watch this.

Using high-speed cameras, Richard Hammond goes beyond the limits of the naked eye.

AND in HD................ KIN HELL! :lol: :lol:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/search/?q= ... e%20Worlds

Great contrasting replies guys.

My post does mention the photography more than the Scientific value than the way it is presented.

It is definitely in the Brainiac format, because having stuffy professors spouting on would be like watching paint dry. This is SCIENCE for Mr.Joe Public, to interest and entrall. In my book alone, the sequence with the dolphins skin was amazing and outstanding viewing.

On the other hand, I never miss QI + Mastermind + University Challenge - All doing the same job, but with different styles. Hamster has taken 'poncey facts' to a new level by using the great camera work (especially in HD) to make LEARNING ENTERTAINING.

Can't wait till the next programmes.

BTW - On the subject of HD, Virgin will have 30 HD channels by April

Watched the first 15 minutes and found it vaguely interesting. I could have watched it on mute, though.

Dissapointingly, it only plays in UK. So I'll have to wait until my next visit before I can watch it. :(

Theres loads of websites out there that have HD programs, its just a matter of go ogling.