Weird Wonders: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

How has the sun changed the landscape of classical music? What do goats and spiders have in common? Could spider's silk help us develop bulletproof skin? Weird Wonders is a fascinating journey to discover the answers to some of the strangest questions on the planet. Don't miss the series premiere on Tuesday, April 26 at 9/8c on BBC America. With the help of leading scientists, engaging contributors and stunning experiments, this Weird Wonders opens up the secrets behind bizarre science, animal oddities, crazy weather, medical marvels and remarkable natural phenomena. A captivating blend of slick visuals, remarkable witness videos, specialist camera techniques and stunning natural history archive, each episode is driven by an overarching thread that will seamlessly take the viewer from one fascinating story to another. From monkey first aid to a man whose sight was repaired by his tooth, Weird Wonders takes viewers on a surprising, intriguing and fascinating journey through all things weird.

Series details

• Title: Weird Wonders
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Premiere date: 2016-04-26
• Final broadcast date listed: 2016-05-31
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: BBC America
• Network country: United States
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 16454

Cast and credited roles

• Chris Packham — Host

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2016-04-26; final listed air date 2016-05-31.

Source and licence

Adapted from Weird Wonders on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.