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2. Sloth
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David encounters a reluctant sloth – recalling his 1950s trip to Java in search of wildlife for the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Zoo Quest.
Young David recalls his trip to Guyana where he encounters a reluctant sloth.
In the 1950s, David Attenborough, the naturalist and broadcaster grasped a life changing opportunity.
This led him to travel the world finding rare and elusive animal species for London Zoo and filming the expeditions for the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 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 Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in December 2017.
Last on
Wed 14 Sep 2022
02:00
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | David Attenborough |
| Author | David Attenborough |
| Abridger | Richard Hamilton |
| Producer | Elizabeth Allard |
Broadcasts
Boxing Day 2017 09:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM- Wed 27 Dec 2017 00:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
- Tue 13 Sep 2022 14:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 14 Sep 2022 02:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra