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3: Unwise Tawny Owls & Mischievous Mitten Crabs

Episode 3 of 6

Join comedian and writer Sue Perkins as she hosts her award-winning comedy Nature Table: a funny 鈥楽how & Tell鈥 series celebrating the natural world and all its eccentricities.

In this episode Sue checks out Tawny Owls (not as wise as people make out), mischievous Mitten Crabs and a glamorous looking chicken that could feature on Ru Paul鈥檚 Drag Race.

鈥楽ue Perkins鈥 Nature Table - possibly the funniest 鈥渘atural science鈥 series, ever.鈥 Pick of the Week, The Telegraph

Joining Sue Perkins at the Natural History Museum, this episode of the ARIA-winning 鈥楽how and Tell鈥 wildlife comedy features special guests: US comedian and film actor Rob Delaney (Mission Impossible and Catastrophe), the Natural History Museum鈥檚 Queen of Crustacea Miranda Lowe and zoologist Holly Dominique.

Nature Table has a simple clear goal: to positively celebrate our planet鈥檚 wonderfully wild (and funny) flora and fauna in a fun accessible way... whilst always having a giggle.

Hosted by: Sue Perkins
Guests: Rob Delaney, Miranda Lowe and Holly Dominique.
Written by: Jon Hunter and Jenny Laville.
Additional material by: Jade Gebbie.
Researcher: Catherine Beazley
Executive Producer: James Robinson
Sound Editor: Jerry Peal
Music by: Ben Mirin
Production Coordinator: Caroline Barlow & Sarah Nicholls
Producer: Simon Nicholls

A 麻豆社 Studios Production for Radio 4.

Release date:

28 minutes

On radio

Tue 21 Apr 2026 18:30

Broadcast

  • Tue 21 Apr 2026 18:30