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3. Reptile
Episode 3 of 5
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.
Last on
Thu 15 Sep 202202:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | David Attenborough |
| Author | David Attenborough |
| Abridger | David Attenborough |
| Producer | Elizabeth Allard |
Broadcasts
- Wed 27 Dec 201709:45BBC Radio 4 FM
- Thu 28 Dec 201700:30BBC Radio 4 FM
- Wed 14 Sep 202214:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 15 Sep 202202:00BBC Radio 4 Extra