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David recalls the mystery of the vanishing armadillo on his 1950s trip to Argentina in search of wildlife for the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Zoo Quest.

Young David recalls his trip to Argentina and the mystery of the vanishing armadillo.

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 TV series, Zoo Quest.

Written and concluded 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.

15 minutes

Last on

Sat 17 Sep 2022 02:00
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Credits

Reader David Attenborough
Author David Attenborough
Abridger Richard Hamilton
Producer Elizabeth Allard

Broadcasts

  • Fri 29 Dec 2017 09:45
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
  • Sat 30 Dec 2017 00:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
  • Fri 16 Sep 2022 14:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 17 Sep 2022 02:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra