4. Birds

Young David recalls extraordinary birds and their nesting habits.

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 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.