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Zoo QuestZoo Quest to Madagascar, Episode 5Zoo Quest to Madagascar (1961)

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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David Attenborough with Elsa the Lioness

On his way to Madagascar, Attenborough stopped in northern Kenya to film Elsa the lioness

  • David Attenborough, 1960
  • David Attenborough, 1960
  • David Attenborough, 1960
  • Film equipment list
  • David Attenborough with Elsa the Lioness
  • Telegram from the BBC Film Operations Manager to cameraman Geoffrey Mulligan
  • A letter to David Attenborough from his boss
  • David Attenborough and the giant egg, 1960
  • David Attenborough and the giant egg, 2002
  • Thank you letter from David Attenborough, part 1
  • Thank you letter from David Attenborough, part 2

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