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David’s alarming encounter with a caiman – recalling his 1950s trip to Java in search of wildlife for the ´óÏó´«Ã½'s Zoo Quest.

In the 1950s, David Attenborough, the naturalist and broadcaster grasped a life changing opportunity.

This led him to travel the world finding rare and elusive animal species for London Zoo and filming the expeditions for the ´óÏó´«Ã½ TV series, Zoo Quest.

He begins with an alarming encounter with a caiman.

Written and read with Sir David's trademark wit and charm.

Biography abridged in five parts by Richard Hamilton.

Producer: Elizabeth Allard.

First broadcast on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 in December 2017.

15 minutes

Last on

Tue 13 Sep 2022 02:00

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Role Contributor
Reader David Attenborough
Author David Attenborough
Abridger Richard Hamilton
Producer Elizabeth Allard

Broadcasts

  • Christmas Day 2017 09:45
  • Boxing Day 2017 00:30
  • Mon 12 Sep 2022 14:00
  • Tue 13 Sep 2022 02:00