CLOUDSPOTTING DVD

This fascinating 87 minute colour programme was originally broadcast on BBC 4 and it examines one of nature's most maligned phenomenon - the cloud. To most of us they are dreary, rain-laden objects of misery blocking out the Sun and darkening our skies. However for many around the world they are things of beauty, mystery and power. The Cloud Appreciation Society, initially a tongue-in-cheek movement, now has thousands of members all over the globe, and is dedicated to a greater understanding. Gavin explains his own devotion to clouds and meets people whose lives have been touched by them including a cloud racer, cloud physic, and the astonishing paragliding champion Ewa Wisnierska, who relives the terrifying moments when she was almost killed by a cloud. We discover the different types of cloud, how they are formed and what they do and watch Gavin's attempt to create his own cloud formation, turning fog into snow and convincing scientists to endorse a new cloud classification. There is also a chance to explore the influence of clouds on science and art including the paintings of John Constable and the poetry of Shelley. With truly breath-taking footage of stunning cloud formations including spectacular aerial sequences offering an unrivalled view of these remarkable natural wonders. You'll never look at a cloud filled sky in the same way again.