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Glimpse inside David Attenborough's early BBC career. These photographs and documents capture the beginnings of Sir David's groundbreaking contributions to television.

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Attenborough updates his boss, part 1

David Attenborough is worried a snake dance he filmed may be too sensational to broadcast

  • David Attenborough, 1955
  • Proposal for the first Zoo Quest series
  • Tropical kit requirements
  • Reply to tropical kit request
  • Attenborough updates his boss, part 1
  • Attenborough updates his boss, part 2
  • Thanks to Sierra Leone’s Agricultural Officer

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