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Bill Oddie's Top Ten Birds

Bill Oddie counts down the UK's ten most beloved and most villainous birds in a definitive, light-hearted guide to our feathered friends and foes. Bill's poll is based on the thousands of letters he has received over the years from members of the public.

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58 minutes

Last on

Sun 16 Aug 2026 20:00
BBC Four

Clips

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Music Played

  • Bobby Darin

    Beyond The Sea

  • The Specials

    A Message To You, Rudy (feat. Rico Rodriguez)

  • Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

    Learning To Fly

  • Basement Jaxx

    Do Your Thing (Jaxx Club Remix)

  • Kaiser Chiefs

    I Predict A Riot

  • Lemon Jelly

    Nice Weather For Ducks

  • Brian Fahey and His Orchestra

    At The Sign Of The Swinging Cymbal (Pick Of The Pops Theme)

  • Westlife

    Come Fly With Me 

Credit

Presenter Bill Oddie

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