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

David recalls getting to grips with a monstrous reptile.

Abridged by Richard Hamilton.

Producer: Elizabeth Allard.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2017.

15 minutes

Last on

Thu 15 Sep 202202:00

Credits

RoleContributor
ReaderDavid Attenborough
AuthorDavid Attenborough
AbridgerDavid Attenborough
ProducerElizabeth Allard

Broadcasts

  • Wed 27 Dec 201709:45
  • Thu 28 Dec 201700:30
  • Wed 14 Sep 202214:00
  • Thu 15 Sep 202202:00