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David gets to grips with a monstruous reptile - recalling his 1950s trip to Java in search of wildlife for the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Zoo Quest.

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 Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ television series, Zoo Quest.

David recalls getting to grips with a monstrous reptile.

Abridged by Richard Hamilton.

Producer: Elizabeth Allard.

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in December 2017.

15 minutes

Last on

Thu 15 Sep 2022 02:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Reader David Attenborough
Author David Attenborough
Abridger David Attenborough
Producer Elizabeth Allard

Broadcasts

  • Wed 27 Dec 2017 09:45
  • Thu 28 Dec 2017 00:30
  • Wed 14 Sep 2022 14:00
  • Thu 15 Sep 2022 02:00