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Entomologist Dr George McGavin tells Rob how bees make babies, he explains what a hairy-footed flower bee is, and comedian Maisie Adam provides the laughs.

David Attenborough is saving the planet, Brian May is saving badgers, now Comedian Rob Beckett is saving the bees. With help from comedy friends and proper bee experts. This week Rob chats to comedian Maisie Adam and entomologist and zoologist Dr George McGavin about the intimate lives of different species of bees. Be prepared for some pretty disgusting procreation stories. Plus, we find out about the romantic moves of the bee of the week, the hairy-footed flower bee.

Series Producer Jo Newsholme.

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32 minutes

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Sun 8 Aug 2021 02:00
主播大秀 Radio 2

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  • Sun 8 Aug 2021 02:00
    主播大秀 Radio 2