Steve Backshall isn’t afraid to get up close and personal with nature’s more…buzzworthy creatures. In this week’s episode of “The Secret Life of Bees,” Steve attempts a “bee beard,” letting 10,000 bees crawl on his face. Why? Well, it’s Steve Backshall. Alongside this demonstration of sheer bravery (or perhaps foolishness), the episode delves into the fascinating world of Britain’s wild bees.
Viewers can also join Steve and his wife, Helen, for an educational honey-tasting that ends at a place that might surprise you. The Backshalls taste the world’s most expensive honey after Steve travels up to the mountains of Turkey in order to find out how and where it is made. And speaking of tasting, Steve also makes a point to sample his family’s homegrown honey produced by the hives they have in their very own garden. Back in the UK Steve discovers that The National Bee Unit are trying their very best to eradicate the dreaded Asian hornet from our shores. Tune in to Channel 5 this Thursday, 29 May at 9:00 PM BST to uncover the secrets of these essential insects.
