Evil Genius with Russell Kane - Evil Animals - Snakes

Snakes. Are they slithering wronguns or super sleek legends?

Join comedian Russell Kane, zoologist Yussef Rafik and comedian Felicity Ward as they deep-dive snakes, looking specifically at the viper to decide if they are Evil or Genius.

Additional material by: Eve Delaney, Christina Riggs and Catherine Beazley.

Researcher: Catherine Beazley
Sound Recordist: Luke Nagy
Digital Editor: Jerry Peal
Executive Producer: Paul Smith
Production Coordinator: Liz Tuohy
Producer: Simon Nicholls

Evil Animals with Russell Kane is a BBC Studios Production for BBC Sounds.

Published on Wednesday, 8th October 2025.

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