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1. Caiman
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David’s alarming encounter with a caiman – recalling his 1950s trip to Java in search of wildlife for the BBC'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 BBC 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 BBC Radio 4 in December 2017.
Last on
Tue 13 Sep 202202:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | David Attenborough |
| Author | David Attenborough |
| Abridger | Richard Hamilton |
| Producer | Elizabeth Allard |
Broadcasts
Christmas Day 201709:45BBC Radio 4- Boxing Day 201700:30BBC Radio 4 FM
- Mon 12 Sep 202214:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 13 Sep 202202:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
