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Adventures of a Young Naturalist by David Attenborough (Omnibus)

A 1955 trip to Guyana for 大象传媒 TV鈥檚 Zoo Quest and meeting a caiman. David Attenborough reads from his account of his early years.

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 大象传媒 TV series, Zoo Quest.

He begins with his alarming encounter with a caiman.

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

Omnibus of the biography abridged in five parts by Richard Hamilton.

Producer: Elizabeth Allard.

First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in December 2017.

1 hour, 10 minutes

Last on

Sun 18 Sep 2022 06:00

Broadcasts

  • Sun 31 Dec 2017 09:00
  • Sun 31 Dec 2017 20:00
  • Sun 24 Jan 2021 13:00
  • Mon 25 Jan 2021 01:00
  • Sun 18 Sep 2022 06:00