Life on Camera
David Attenborough reflects on how the planet has changed during his career. In the first film, he offers his perspective on 60 years of wildlife film-making.
Sir David Attenborough gives his unique perspective on over half a century of innovation in wildlife film-making - developments that have brought ever more breathtaking and intimate images of wildlife to our television screens, changing our view of life on the planet forever.
He revisits key places and events in his filming career, reminisces with his old photos and reflects on memorable wildlife footage - including him catching a komodo dragon and swimming with dolphins.
Returning to his old haunts in Borneo, he recalls the challenges of filming in a bat cave and shows how with modern technology we can now see in the dark.
Last on
More episodes
Previous
You are at the first episode
Clips
![]()
A mystery is solved
Duration: 02:01
![]()
How to catch a dragon
Duration: 01:12
![]()
Back to the bat cave
Duration: 01:33
![]()
Caught by a creeper
Duration: 00:43
Music Played
![]()
Abe & Ven
Sunny Sky
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | David Attenborough |
| Series Producer | Miles Barton |
| Executive Producer | Alastair Fothergill |
Broadcasts
Fri 16 Nov 201221:00
Sat 17 Nov 201219:30- Sat 17 Nov 201220:00BBC Two Wales & Scotland only
- Boxing Day 201210:00
- Mon 5 Oct 201515:45
- Tue 11 Apr 201716:15
- Mon 8 Apr 201913:45
- Sun 9 Feb 202020:00
- Tue 27 Dec 202209:00
- Sun 7 Jan 202419:00
- Mon 8 Jan 202403:00
Featured in...
![]()
Explore the world with David Attenborough
Explore the world with Sir David Attenborough
![]()
Sir David Attenborough
Sir David Attenborough's amazing programmes from the 1950s to the present day.
![]()
Sir David Attenborough
His incredible programmes and his amazing career - all in one place






