Last Chance to See

Last Chance to See (2009)

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A follow-up to the 1990 Radio 4 series in which the late Douglas Adams and Mark Carwardine travelled around the world in search of endangered species. 20 years later Stephen Fry and Mark Carwardine go back to see what has become of the animals in two decades, and to discover what has affected their fortunes.

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Scheduleevery Sunday at 20:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E06Blue Whaleoct. 18, 2009
S01E05Kakapooct. 4, 2009
S01E04Komodo Dragonsept. 27, 2009
S01E03Aye-Ayesept. 20, 2009
S01E02Northern White Rhinosept. 13, 2009
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show 'Last Chance to See' premiere?

The TV show 'Last Chance to See' premiered on September 6, 2009.

Who co-hosted the show alongside Stephen Fry?

Mark Carwardine co-hosted the show alongside Stephen Fry.

How many episodes does the TV show have?

The TV show 'Last Chance to See' has six episodes.

What is the TV show 'Last Chance to See' about?

The TV show 'Last Chance to See' is based on a book of the same name, which is a travelogue written by Douglas Adams and Mark Carwardine. In the TV show, the hosts, Stephen Fry and Mark Carwardine, travel the world in search of endangered animals.

What is the book 'Last Chance to See' about?

The book 'Last Chance to See' is a travelogue written by Douglas Adams and Mark Carwardine, which describes a series of journeys to conservation projects in various parts of the world to find endangered species.

What are some of the endangered species that are featured in the TV show?

Some of the endangered species that are featured in the TV show include the northern white rhinoceros, kakapo parrot, komodo dragon, blue whale, and aye-aye.

How did Douglas Adams initially become interested in endangered species?

Douglas Adams initially became interested in endangered species after visiting the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, which is home to the now-extinct dodo bird, during a break from writing 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'.

What is the significance of the title 'Last Chance to See'?

The title 'Last Chance to See' emphasizes the critical need for taking action to save endangered species before it is too late.

What language can the White bellbird speak?

The White bellbird can mimic human voices and can speak Portuguese

What is the last line of the Amazonian frog's mating call?

The last line of the Amazonian frog's mating call is "Please remove your brightly coloured clothes."

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