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David gets to grips with a monstruous reptile - 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 which led him to travel the world finding rare and elusive animal species for London Zoo and filming the expeditions for the ±«Óãtv television series, Zoo Quest.

David recalls getting to grips with a monstrous reptile.

Abridged by Richard Hamilton.

Producer: Elizabeth Allard.

First broadcast on ±«Óãtv Radio 4 in December 2017.

15 minutes

Last on

Thu 15 Sep 2022 02:00

Credits

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

Broadcasts

  • Wed 27 Dec 2017 09:45
  • Thu 28 Dec 2017 00:30
  • Wed 14 Sep 2022 14:00
  • Thu 15 Sep 2022 02:00