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David recalls the mystery of the vanishing armadillo on his 1950s trip to Argentina in search of wildlife for the BBC's Zoo Quest.

Young David recalls his trip to Argentina and the mystery of the vanishing armadillo.

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 concluded 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

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Sat 17 Sep 202202:00
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Credits

ReaderDavid Attenborough
AuthorDavid Attenborough
AbridgerRichard Hamilton
ProducerElizabeth Allard

Broadcasts

  • Fri 29 Dec 201709:45
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Sat 30 Dec 201700:30
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Fri 16 Sep 202214:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 17 Sep 202202:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra