The Great Australian Bee Challenge

Finalist in:

Best Documentary – Science, Technology & the Environment – WINNER

Director

David Symonds

Producer

Jodie Boehme and Peta Yoshinaga

Production company / school / institution

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Synopsis

Host Paul West introduces four teams of novice beekeepers to these hardworking insects, and with the help of entomologist Dr Tanya Latty and expert beekeeper Doug Purdie, they learn to build thriving hives – and that means delving into the latest science behind bee communication, brains and behaviour.

Running time

57:45

Production website

www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/4928661.htm