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David encounters a reluctant sloth – recalling his 1950s trip to Java in search of wildlife for the BBC's Zoo Quest.

Young David recalls his trip to Guyana where he encounters a reluctant sloth.

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.

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

Biography abridged by Richard Hamilton.

Producer: Elizabeth Allard.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2017.

15 minutes

Last on

Wed 14 Sep 202202:00
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Credits

ReaderDavid Attenborough
AuthorDavid Attenborough
AbridgerRichard Hamilton
ProducerElizabeth Allard

Broadcasts

  • Boxing Day 201709:45
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Wed 27 Dec 201700:30
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Tue 13 Sep 202214:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 14 Sep 202202:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra