The Secret Creatures of Jao

Unlike any wild life documentary I have seen. This wonderful series captivated me because it explores the lives, not of the great charismatic creatures of the African wildlife parks, but the secret, domestic lives, the dramas and inevitable tragedies of a range of smaller creatures living in peaceful isolation on the island of Jao, in Africa. Like the best animal documentaries, it recognises the richness and complexity of their emotional lives, beyond the fancy mating rituals or high speed chases to the kill. Notably, there is no evidence of camera or sound men, no high tech equipment, just the sensitive, often gently funny narration to guide us. As a consequence we feel we are right there, with these little creatures. I don't know how they did it!