1. Caiman
David’s alarming encounter with a caiman – recalling his 1950s trip to Java in search of wildlife for the ±«Óãtv'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 ±«Óãtv 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 ±«Óãtv Radio 4 in December 2017.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | David Attenborough |
| Author | David Attenborough |
| Abridger | Richard Hamilton |
| Producer | Elizabeth Allard |
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Christmas Day 2017 09:45±«Óãtv Radio 4- Boxing Day 2017 00:30±«Óãtv Radio 4 FM
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