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Archives for October 2011

Steve Dives with Sharks on Tomorrow's Show

Live 'n' Deadly Jey | 14:51 UK time, Friday, 28 October 2011

Steve Backshall leaning over a shark tank

Steve leaning over the shark tank

Join us tomorrow where Steve will be diving with sharks live onÌýthe show. Naomi will also be facing her fear of sharks as she will be getting close and feeding them. Adventurer extraordinaire Dave Cornthwaite will also be joining us and taking Steve on in a challenge. Plus loads of other fantastic marine animals such asÌýan octopus, stingrays andÌýa turtle. Make sure you tune in at 9am tomorrowÌýon ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ 2 and the C³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Channel.Ìý

    Steve and Naomi answer your questions

    Paul Deane Paul Deane | 16:36 UK time, Thursday, 27 October 2011

    You've been sending in your questions for Steve and Naomi on the messageboards and they have taken time out of filming Live 'n' Deadly to answer them.

    Ever wondered what animal Steve or Naomi would be? Well now you can find out.

    webchat with Steve and Naomi

    Webchat with Steve and Naomi

      Beat Backshall...this week, up a big pole

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      Live 'n' Deadly Jey | 19:24 UK time, Tuesday, 25 October 2011

      Steve Backshall doing a handstand on top of a tall pole

      Steve during this week's Beat Backshall

      In this week's Beat Backshall, Steve had to do a handstand on top of a tall pole, whilst he answered your questions. He only got one of the 5 questions wrong and that was: What is the slowest flying bird in the world? The answer is the woodcock.

      The other questions he got right were:

      • How long is a gannet's wingspan?
      • Answer - 2m
      • Which big cat cannot retract its claws?
      • Answer - Cheetah
      • How big can crocodiles grow?
      • Answer - Around 6m
      • Why do camels have humps?
      • Answer - These are fat reserves which they can metabolise into water

      So do you have a corker of a question that can beat boffinÌýBackshall? Send them in now!

        Steve meets a Skunk

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        Live 'n' Deadly Jey | 19:14 UK time, Tuesday, 25 October 2011

        Steve Backshall holding a skunk

        Steve with one of last week's guests

        Did you see last week's show? How cute was the skunk?ÌýCatchÌýSteve's encounter with the skunk again below:

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        Also did you see the amazing beginning to the show? As a camera followed Steve as he wriggled his way through a very narrow man made cave, with water gushing through it. Check it out:

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          Aim of Chameleon Secret Code

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          Live 'n' Deadly Jey | 15:34 UK time, Tuesday, 25 October 2011

          Aim of Chameleon secret code - Croc, Skull, Millipede, Spider

          Aim of Chameleon Secret Code

          Did you spot last week's secret code? Well if you missed it, it's Croc, Skull, Centipede, Spider. This will give you the awesome power Aim of Chameleon, which will mean that your camera can focus a lot quicker and so you can take even more increbible photos of the amazing wildlife that you come across. What are you waiting for?
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            CANCELLED - Castlewellan Deadly Day Out

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            Live 'n' Deadly Jey | 16:55 UK time, Friday, 21 October 2011

            Naomi Wilkinson holding an owl

            Naomi Wilkinson at a 2010 Deadly Day Out

            The safety of the audience at ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ events is of paramount importance. ÌýUnfortunately we had to make the difficult decision of cancelling Sunday’s Deadly Day Out in Castlewellan due to the forecasted extremely high winds of up to 60mph. We are sorry for any disappointment caused to people who have been allocated free tickets for the event but as the Deadly Days Out take place in a series of tented structures with additional outdoor activities placed on open grounds, we have had to review the site and weather forecasts and make the decision to ensure the safety of everyone involved.

            The Deadly Days Out run in tandem with the Live ‘n’ Deadly programmes – so unfortunately this event will not be able to be rearranged for this series at this stage. ÌýWe are sorry for any disappointment caused to Deadly viewers.

              See you at 9am tomorrow

              Live 'n' Deadly Jey | 14:24 UK time, Friday, 21 October 2011

              Steve Backshall with Chris from the Production Team riding squirrel bikes

              Steve and Chris from the Production Team during rehearsals today

              Have we got a show for you tomorrow.Ìý Top mountain bike rider Joe Oakley will be dropping in and Steve will be taking him on in a race on swing bikes. Naomi will face the fear as she has to hold a cockroach. Steve will also be meetingÌýsome cave dwelling critters and answering your wildlife questions in Beat Backshall. Plus loads of other fantastic animals such as a gecko and skunk. Make sure you tune in tomorrow at 9am.

                Leaf Litter Guides

                Live 'n' Deadly Jey | 10:48 UK time, Thursday, 20 October 2011

                A pile of leaves and wood

                Attract wildlife to your garden by piling up leaf litter

                Do you wish there was more wildlife in your back garden? WellÌýall you have to do is leve a pile of leaf litter there,Ìýand watch as insects make a homeÌýin it,Ìýand animals such asÌýbirds and hedgehogsÌýalso drop by to feed onÌýthem.

                Check out the following guides:

                  Beat Backshall on a highwire course

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                  Live 'n' Deadly Jey | 19:16 UK time, Tuesday, 18 October 2011

                  Steve Backshall sliding down a zipwire

                  Steve during last week's Beat Backshall

                  Last week we tested boffin Backshall with your tricky wildlife questions whilst he had to make his way round a highwire course.

                  Last week Steve was beaten by 2 questions:

                  • How many eyelids does a camel have?
                  • Answer - 3
                  • What are the 3 types of harriers in Britain?
                  • Answer - Hen, Marsh and Montagu's

                  The questions that Steve got right were:

                  • What is the smallest type of shark?
                  • Answer - Pygmy Catshark
                  • Where are a butterfly's tastebuds?
                  • Answer - OnÌýit's feet
                  • How does a chameleon change the colour of its scales?
                  • Answer - It doesn't change the colour of its scales, it changes the colour of cells underneath the skin called chromatophores.

                  Can you beat the wildlife wizard this week? Send us your questions now!

                    Naomi Goes Caving

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                    Live 'n' Deadly Jey | 18:08 UK time, Tuesday, 18 October 2011

                    Naomi Wilkinson descending into a cave

                    Naomi abseiling into a cave

                    On last week's show Naomi ventured into the deepest, darkest depths of a cave that was used by bats. Check it out!

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                    Steve also challenged a group of skateboarders to head to the beach and go surfing. See how they got on!

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                      Power of Great White Shark Secret Code

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                      Live 'n' Deadly Jey | 16:50 UK time, Tuesday, 18 October 2011

                      Power of great white shark code - Scorpion, boot, paw, snake

                      Power of great white shark code

                      Hey Deadly Planet fans, did you all spot this week's secret code? Well if you missed it, here it is - Scorpion, Boot, Paw, Snake. This will give you a Deadly Rating boost of 10, which will help you in your quest to to become the deadliest player around and top the leaderboard.

                        Join us tomorrow at 9am

                        Live 'n' Deadly Jey | 16:54 UK time, Friday, 14 October 2011

                        Steve Backshall feeding a tiger

                        Steve feeding a tiger at rehearsals today

                        Join us tomorrow for another action packed show. Steve will come face to face with the largest cats on Earth - tigers and will even feed them. Amazing free climber and base jumper Leo Houlding will be dropping in for a chat and will take Steve on in a tough climbing challenge. Naomi will have to work out whose poo it is at the zoo. Plus other amazing animals such asÌýa barn owl, kinkajou, giraffe and vultures. Don't miss it! Tune in at 9am tomorrow on ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖÌý2 and the C³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Channel.

                          NEW GAME - Deadly Dash 2 launched

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                          Live 'n' Deadly Jey | 11:34 UK time, Tuesday, 11 October 2011

                          Steve Backshall in the game Deadly Dash 2, hang-gliding and avoiding a bird of prey

                          New Deadly Dash 2 game

                          If you liked Deadly Dash, then Deadly Dash 2 is going to completely blow you away. There is a brand new cast of ultra mean predators for you to get away from such as crabs, a polar bear and a mountain lion.
                          Not only do you have to outrun them, but you also need to out kayak, out slide and out hang-glide them too. Are you quick enough? Put yourself to the test and have a go.
                          First up, it's crabs to escape.
                          Steve Backshall in Deadly Dash 2 kayaking away from crabs

                          Level 1 of Deadly Dash 2 - Crabs

                          Next things get a bit harder, put your winter coat on and outrun a polar bear.
                          Deadly Dash 2 - polar bear

                          Level 2 of Deadly Dash 2 - Polar bear

                          Finally and this is where it gets really tricky, it's over to North America to escape a mountain lion.
                          Steve Backshall in Deadly Dash 2 running away from a mountain lion

                          Level 3 of Deadly Dash 2 - Mountain lion (or cougar)

                            Steve meets an armadillo

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                            Live 'n' Deadly Jey | 11:20 UK time, Tuesday, 11 October 2011

                            Steve Backshall holding an armadillo

                            Steve with one of last week's guests

                            On last week's show we had an incredibly adorable armadillo which utterly charmed the entire crew, including Steve. Check it out!

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                            Steve also took on legendary climber Kenton Cool in a race to climb upÌýa castle wall. See who won below.

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                              Beat Backshall - Steve blasted with snow

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                              Live 'n' Deadly Jey | 11:12 UK time, Tuesday, 11 October 2011

                              Steve Backshall covered in snow

                              Steve after last week's Beat Backshall

                              Staying true to the medieval theme of last week's show, we placed Steve in the stocks and blasted him with a snow machine during Beat Backshall. It proved to be very distracting. He was beaten by one question - What type of animal is a potto? The answer is that it is a type of loris.

                              Here are all the questions we asked:

                              • Which animal has the biggest brain?
                              • Answer - Sperm whale
                              • What is the largest rodent?
                              • Answer - Capybara
                              • What type of animal is a potto?
                              • Answer - It is a type of loris

                              Do you have a question that can beat Steve? Please send us your questions now.

                                Aquabatics of Otter Secret Code

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                                Live 'n' Deadly Jey | 10:25 UK time, Tuesday, 11 October 2011

                                Aquabatics of otter secret code - paw, track, croc, skull

                                Aquabatics of otter secret code

                                Hey Deadly Planet fans, did you spot this week's secret code? The knight was protecting it for us, were any of you eagle eyed enough to spot it amongst the crew at the beginning of the show? Well if you missed it here it is above, just type in Paw, Track, Croc, Skull into Deadly Planet.ÌýYou will then be able to play a special mission where you have to guide Steve down a waterfall and find some chinook salmon.

                                Happy gaming!

                                  Make an armadillo with Deadly Art's Mike

                                  Live 'n' Deadly Jey | 20:15 UK time, Friday, 7 October 2011

                                  Mike Fischetti with the armadillo he made

                                  Mike with the armadillo he made

                                  Here is Deadly Art's Mike's step by step guide to making your own armadillo.
                                  Arch mde from bolsa wood

                                  Arch

                                  Step 1: Stick strips of balsa wood together to make arches, using double sided tape.ÌýAll the arches need to be 15 cm wide and the following heights:
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                                  • Six 15 cm high arches
                                  • Two 8 cm high arches
                                  • Two 7 cm high arches
                                  Body part of armadillo

                                  Body part

                                  Step 2: Connect a 15cm high and an 8 cm high arch together with strips of balsa wood. Wrap with foil and tape the foil in place to make aÌýbody part.ÌýRepeat this step with another 15 cm and 8 cm arch, as well asÌýtwo lots of twoÌý15cm arches.
                                  Tail or snout of armadillo

                                  Tail or snout of armadillo

                                  Step 3: Now take the two 7cm high arches and attach balsa wood strips to each to form a point, as shown above. Wrap this in foil and stick this in place to make the snout and tail of your armadillo.
                                  Armadillo being out togetherÌý

                                  Armadillo being put together

                                  Step 4: Attach all your body parts to a strip of wood to put your armadillo together.
                                  Armadillo being decoratedÌý

                                  Armadillo being decorated

                                  Step 5: Now time for the fun part of decorating your armadillo. You can stick on multi-coloured scales, eyes, ears and feet. Get creative!
                                  Finshed armadillo model

                                  Finshed armadillo model

                                  Step 6: There you have your finished armadillo!
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                                  Why not send us a photo of your finished armadillo:Ìýlivendeadly@bbc.co.uk.

                                    Join us tomorrow at 9am

                                    Live 'n' Deadly Jey | 15:34 UK time, Friday, 7 October 2011

                                    Steve Backshall and Naomi Wilkinson standing with a knight

                                    Steve, Naomi and a knight at rehearsals today

                                    Join us tomorrow for another action packed show. Climber extraordinaire Kenton CoolÌýwillÌýdropÌýby for a chat andÌýwill take on SteveÌýin another challenge. Deadly artist Mike Fischettl will be creating a giant masterpiece for us, Naomi will take on another bigÌýadventure and amazing young photographer Will Nicholls will be showing us his skills. Make sure you join us at 9am tomorrow on ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ 2 and the C³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Channel.

                                      Beat Backshall 30m up in the air

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                                      Live 'n' Deadly Jey | 17:17 UK time, Tuesday, 4 October 2011

                                      Steve Backshall hanging upside down during last week's Beat Backshall

                                      Steve during last week's Beat Backshall

                                      LastÌýweek saw the most extreme Beat Backshall in history. We hung Steve upside down 30m in the air and he still managed to get all his questions right, which were:

                                      • Which animal lays the largest eggs in proportion to its body?
                                      • Answer: New Zealand kiwi
                                      • What is the smallest shark in the world?
                                      • Answer: Pygmy catshark
                                      • What is a baby croc called?
                                      • Answer: A hatchling
                                      • What is the quickest fish in the world?
                                      • Answer: Sailfish

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                                      Do you have a question that can Beat Backshall's amazing knowledge. Send in your questions now.

                                        Naomi paragliding with red kite

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                                        Live 'n' Deadly Jey | 14:57 UK time, Tuesday, 4 October 2011

                                        Naomi paragliding with an expert

                                        Naomi paragliding

                                        Did you see last week's show? If you missed it, or even if you just want to re-live it, you can watch Naomi take to the skiesÌýas she goes paragliding to feel what it's like to fly likeÌýa kite.

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                                          Sight of Bald Eagle Secret Code

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                                          Live 'n' Deadly Jey | 10:52 UK time, Tuesday, 4 October 2011

                                          Sight of bald eagle secret code - millipede, spider, boot, scorpion

                                          Sight of bald eagle secret code

                                          Were you eagle eyed enough to spot the code in last week's show. Fear not if you missed it, here it is above.

                                          Head to Deadly PlanetÌýand enter the code to get a camera upgrade so you can zoom in even closer and take better photos. Look out for the secret code for aquabatics of otterÌýin next week's show, this will allow you to descend down a waterfall and track down chinook salmon.

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