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Well I Warbler! Packham reveals Smiths song-title lark in Springwatch

Chis Packham and Kate Humble on Springwatch
Chis Packham and Kate Humble on Springwatch. Photograph: BBC

Monkey readers may remember the comedy exchange on Springwatch on Monday, when Kate Humble seemed entirely lost for words after co-presenter Chris Packham told her: "You just haven't earned it yet, baby." Well now the secret's out, and at least some of you had your suspicions yesterday – well spotted, Paul from Long Acre. That's right – Packham has made it his mission to slip a Smiths song into each episode of the BBC2 show. Last night it was "Vicar in a Tutu" – 27 minutes and 45 seconds in, which frankly gave the game away rather, and Packham talks about it more on the Springwatch blog. Coming up: Tweet Is Murder, This Charming Heron and Birdwatchers of the World Unite. You can leave your own suggestions for Springwatch-related Smiths titles below...

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